CTAS:NASDAQCintas Corporation analysis
Data as of Aug 20, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $203.08
- Risk: medium
- 4/10Medium risk
Summary
The moving-average structure behind Cintas Corporation is bullish at $203.08, with short-term averages leading the long-term ones. It has gained 12.7% over the past 30 days. RSI sits at 56.2, which reads as neutral, and MACD momentum is bearish. Watch $196.50 as support and $219.17 as the nearer resistance level.
On valuation the read is overvalued — earnings multiple of 40.6 versus a 30.2 sector average, above the peer group. Consensus targets land 6.5% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.9% on a 17.8% profit margin. The 1.04% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
The composite risk read is 4/10, putting it in moderate territory. With 30-day volatility of 32.2%, a beta of 0.18 and a maximum drawdown of 24.5%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
All three time horizons resolve to hold, carrying 2/10 conviction.
On valuation the read is overvalued — earnings multiple of 40.6 versus a 30.2 sector average, above the peer group. Consensus targets land 6.5% above where the shares trade now. Revenue is growing at 8.9% on a 17.8% profit margin. The 1.04% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
The composite risk read is 4/10, putting it in moderate territory. With 30-day volatility of 32.2%, a beta of 0.18 and a maximum drawdown of 24.5%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 95 on the fear-greed composite.
All three time horizons resolve to hold, carrying 2/10 conviction.
Top market events
- Cintas Corp CTAS reports robust growth with an 8.
- Cintas Corp CTAS reports robust growth with an 8.
- Uniform and facility services provider Cintas NASDAQ:CTAS reported Q2 CY2026 results , with sales up 8.
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence3/103 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- Trading above the 200-day average of 185.77
- MACD momentum is negative
Medium term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence3/103 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- P/E of 40.6 versus sector average of 30.2
- Trading above the 200-day average of 185.77
Long term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence2/102 out of 10
Key factors
- P/E of 40.6 versus sector average of 30.2
- Analyst targets imply +6.5% versus the current price
- Profit margin of 17.8% is healthy
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth8.90%
Profit Margin17.75%
P/E Ratio40.6
ROE40.71%
ROA16.10%
Debt/Equity52.65
P/B Ratio15.8
Op. Cash Flow$2.3B
Free Cash Flow$1.5B
Industry P/E30.2
Technical analysis
TrendBullish
RSI56.2
Support$196.50
Resistance$219.17
MA 20$204.47
MA 50$190.34
MA 200$185.77
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.7
Valuation
Fair Value$61.99
Target Price$216.31
Upside/Downside6.52%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield1.04%
Risk assessment
Beta0.18
Volatility32.19%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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