Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
2.617
Neutral
RSI(14)
56.835
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
79.629
Neutral
ATR(14)
4.889
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
125.819
Buy
Williams %R
8.610
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
-0.108
Sell
StochRSI(14)
100.000
Buy
UniFirst Corp
UNF163.050USD
+3.190+2.00%
Close 11/21, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
2.97BMarket Cap
20.05P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of UniFirst Corp
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21Key Insights
The company's fundamentals are relatively very healthy. Its valuation is considered fairly valued,and institutional recognition is very high. Over the past 30 days, multiple analysts have rated the company as a Hold. Despite an average stock market performance, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals. The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
UniFirst Corp's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
6
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
165.500
Target Price
+3.53%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
UniFirst Corp Highlights
StrengthsRisks
UniFirst Corporation is engaged in supplying and servicing uniform and workwear programs and facility service products. Its segments include United States (U.S.) and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing (MFG), Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning (Specialty Garments), First Aid and Corporate. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment purchases, rents, cleans, delivers and sells, uniforms and protective clothing and non-garment items in the United States and Canada. The MFG segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items primarily for the purpose of providing these goods to the U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning reporting segment. Specialty Garments segment purchases, rents, cleans, delivers and sells specialty garments and non-garment items primarily for nuclear and cleanroom applications and provides cleanroom cleaning services at limited customer locations. First Aid segment sells first aid cabinet products and services and other safety supplies.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 2.43B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 16.77%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 16.77%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 20.37, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 14.62M shares, decreasing 4.73% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Third Avenue Management
Star Investor Third Avenue Management holds 25.93K shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of -0.18.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company's current financial score is 7.44, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.32. Its financial status is robust, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 614.45M, representing a year-over-year decrease of 3.97%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year decrease of 8.08%.
Score
Financials
9.19
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
7.58
Operational Efficiency
6.74
Growth Potential
6.32
Shareholder Returns
7.36
UniFirst Corp's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current valuation score is 7.41, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.13. Its current P/E ratio is 20.37, which is 82.51% below the recent high of 37.17 and 7.99% above the recent low of 18.74.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 36/158
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current earnings forecast score is 5.33, which is lower than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.67. The average price target for UniFirst Corp is 167.50, with a high of 182.00 and a low of 145.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
6
analysts
Hold
Current Rating
165.500
Target Price
+3.53%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
74
Total
5
Median
8
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
UniFirst Corp
UNF
6
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PYPL
45
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XYZ
45
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V
41
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FI
36
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GPN
32
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2
3
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15
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current price momentum score is 9.04, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 7.21. Sideways: Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 169.15 and the support level at 152.31, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
159.904
Buy
MA10
158.126
Buy
MA20
156.283
Buy
MA50
162.188
Buy
MA100
168.313
Sell
MA200
179.035
Sell
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current institutional recognition score is 10.00, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 6.90. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 100.38%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 2.83%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 1.66M shares, representing 11.42% of shares outstanding, with 0.58% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
The London Company of Virginia, LLC
River Road Asset Management, LLC
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC
State Street Investment Management (US)
Victory Capital Management Inc.
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Copeland Capital Management, LLC
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-11-21The company’s current risk assessment score is 7.39, which is higher than the Professional & Commercial Services industry's average of 5.65. The company's beta value is 0.77. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.77
VaR
+2.61%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+34.92%
240-Day Volatility
+52.26%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+3.56%
120 days
+3.56%
5 years
+20.88%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-5.50%
120 days
-10.16%
5 years
-14.25%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-1.06
120 days
-0.94
5 years
-0.10
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+34.92%
3 years
+34.92%
5 years
+41.71%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.49
3 years
-0.17
5 years
-0.15
Skewness
240 days
+1.67
3 years
+1.34
5 years
+0.92
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+52.26%
5 years
+34.18%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+3.25%
5 years
+2.87%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-104.17%
240 days
-104.17%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+18.94%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+27.70%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.65%
120 days
+0.68%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
-18.01%
60 days
+24.85%
120 days
+30.10%
Peer Comparison
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of UniFirst Corp?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of UniFirst Corp based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of UniFirst Corp’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of UniFirst Corp?
To generate the financial health score of UniFirst Corp, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects UniFirst Corp's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of UniFirst Corp.
How do we generate the company valuation score of UniFirst Corp?
To generate the company valuation score of UniFirst Corp, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare UniFirst Corp’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of UniFirst Corp’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of UniFirst Corp.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of UniFirst Corp?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of UniFirst Corp, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on UniFirst Corp’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of UniFirst Corp?
When generating the price momentum score for UniFirst Corp, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of UniFirst Corp’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for UniFirst Corp.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of UniFirst Corp?
To generate the institutional confidence score of UniFirst Corp, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about UniFirst Corp’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of UniFirst Corp.
How do we generate the risk management score of UniFirst Corp?
To assess the risk management score of UniFirst Corp, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of UniFirst Corp’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of UniFirst Corp.
