UniFirst Corporation
UNFIndustrialsNASDAQSpecialty Business Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) is listed under Specialty Business Services. The $5.27B market capitalization puts UNF squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates in three segments: Uniform & Facility Service Solutions; First Aid & Safety Solutions; and Other.
Market Cap
$5.27B
Beta
0.63
P/E (TTM)
46.26
P/E (Fwd)
36.43
EPS (TTM)
$6.30
EPS (Fwd)
$8.00
ROE
5.3%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$168.9M
Total Debt
$85.0M
Free CF
$98.7M
52W Change
66.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $168.9M in cash comfortably exceeding the $85.0M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow comes in at $98.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 5.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $2.00B (2022) to $2.43B (2025), reflecting a 22% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, UniFirst Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for UniFirst Corporation and its sector.