Unifirst Corp. (UNF) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Unifirst Corp. (UNF) has a Graham intrinsic value of $98.45 per share. At $263.00 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 167% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.8% a year to $2.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$98.45
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$263.00
Price vs Graham value
167% above
Market cap
$4.9B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.8%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$142.5M

UNF 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.4B $148.3M $7.98 $142.5M 7.6% 7.0%
FY2024 $2.4B $145.5M $7.77 $134.9M 7.6% 7.1%
FY2023 $2.2B $103.7M $5.53 $43.8M 6.0% 5.6%
FY2022 $2.0B $103.4M $5.46 -$21.7M 6.7% 7.0%
FY2021 $1.8B $151.1M $7.94 $78.7M 10.7% 10.8%
FY2020 $1.8B $135.8M $7.13 $170.0M 9.6% 7.8%
FY2019 $1.8B $179.1M $9.33 $162.3M 12.8% 11.2%
FY2018 $1.7B $163.9M $8.21 $117.3M 10.8% 10.9%
FY2017 $1.6B $70.2M $3.44 $109.7M 6.9% 4.8%
FY2016 $1.5B $125.0M $6.17 $109.4M 13.7% 9.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

UNIFIRST CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.8% annually over the past decade.

UNIFIRST CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.1% ROIC over the decade.

UNIFIRST CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, UNIFIRST CORP is modeled at 2.9% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $98.45 per share.

UNF stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Unifirst Corp. (UNF) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 2.9% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, UNF's intrinsic value is about $98.45 per share.

Is UNF stock undervalued?

At $263.00 (close on Oct 17, 2026), UNF trades 167% above its Graham value of $98.45. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Unifirst Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $1.5B in fiscal 2016 to $2.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. Net income was $148.3M in fiscal 2025.

Does Unifirst Corp. generate free cash flow?

Unifirst Corp. generated $142.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is UNF's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.1%, and average return on equity was 7.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this UNF data come from?

From Unifirst Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 8, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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