Cintas [CTAS] vs Global Payments [GPN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Cintas
NASDAQ
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Global Payments
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Cintas wins in 6 metrics, Global Payments wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Global Payments appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Cintas | Global Payments | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 48.81 | 14.76 | Global Payments |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 18.43 | 0.93 | Global Payments |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 56.67 | 71.17 | Cintas |
| PEG Ratio | 45.79 | -0.45 | Global Payments |
| EV/EBITDA | 32.66 | 8.31 | Global Payments |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 17.53% | 14.20% | Cintas |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.40% | 28.65% | Global Payments |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 22.40% | 28.65% | Global Payments |
| Return on Equity | 40.27% | 6.59% | Cintas |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 15.53% | 3.28% | Cintas |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.76B | $2.86B | Global Payments |
| Dividend Yield | 0.90% | 0.99% | Global Payments |
| 1-Year Return | 9.63% | -22.42% | Cintas |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.35 | 2.09 | Global Payments |
| Enterprise Value | $88.74B | $35.84B | Cintas |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 8.58 | 3.56 | Global Payments |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 49.71% | 74.51% | Global Payments |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $26 | $40 | Global Payments |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.39 | $5.87 | Global Payments |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.02 | 0.94 | Global Payments |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Cintas vs Global Payments Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas | -0.25% | -2.37% | -2.35% | -2.23% | 5.71% | 18.68% |
| Global Payments | 5.03% | -1.69% | 5.63% | 13.21% | -16.92% | -23.40% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas | 9.63% | 105.82% | 158.91% | 912.70% | 3,276.72% | 1,990.04% |
| Global Payments | -22.42% | -31.50% | -51.64% | 52.42% | 347.16% | 424.92% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Cintas vs Global Payments
| Metric | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $86.35B | $21.01B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,340,040 | 2,955,257 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,408,220 | 2,530,832 |
| Last Close | $215.58 | $90.03 |
| 52 Week Range | $180.78 - $229.24 | $65.93 - $120.00 |
| % from 52W High | -5.96% | -24.98% |
| All-Time High | $229.24 (Jun 06, 2025) | $220.81 (Apr 26, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.96% | -59.23% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | -0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | -0.36% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.29% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.40% | 0.07% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 56.67 | 71.17 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $93.18 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.66 | $10.77 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.17B | $3.57B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.56B | $2.87B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.90% | 0.99% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.01 | $0.75 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Cintas vs Global Payments
| Metric | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 48.81 | 14.76 |
| Forward P/E | 45.79 | 6.77 |
| PEG Ratio | 45.79 | -0.45 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.35 | 2.09 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 18.43 | 0.93 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $86.35B | $21.01B |
| Enterprise Value | $88.74B | $35.84B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 8.58 | 3.56 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 32.66 | 8.31 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.02 | 0.94 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $93.18 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Cintas vs Global Payments
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.67B | $1.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.34B | $498.79M |
| Gross Profit | $1.33B | $1.46B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $597.45M | $426.94M |
| EBITDA | $721.36M | $786.53M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $575.42M | $310.48M |
| Income Tax | $127.16M | $118.35M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $448.26M | $246.10M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $263.97M | $2.90B |
| Total Current Assets | $3.44B | $6.74B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.64B | $7.14B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.60B | $15.01B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.68B | $23.02B |
| Retained Earnings | $11.80B | $5.02B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.50B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $599.12M | $643.49M |
| Capital Expenditures | $0 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $521.13M | $427.55M |
| Debt Repayment | $-450.00M | $-2.55B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-256.67M | $-446.29M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.50M | 7.43M |
| Short Ratio | 3.74 | 3.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,340,040 | 2,955,257 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,408,220 | 2,530,832 |
| Shares Outstanding | 402.95M | 248.71M |
| Float Shares | 342.24M | 240.47M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.15% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.67% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Cintas vs Global Payments
| Metric | CTAS | GPN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.01 | $0.75 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.90% | 0.99% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.51 | $0.92 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.22% | 0.23% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.53 | $2.75 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |