Aramark [ARMK] vs Cintas [CTAS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Aramark
NYSE
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Cintas
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Aramark wins in 9 metrics, Cintas wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Cintas appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Aramark | Cintas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.48 | 50.32 | Aramark |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.79 | 19.09 | Aramark |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 225.59 | 56.67 | Cintas |
| PEG Ratio | 19.00 | 47.41 | Aramark |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.35 | 31.95 | Aramark |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.98% | 17.53% | Cintas |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.07% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.07% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| Return on Equity | 11.73% | 40.27% | Cintas |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.62% | 15.53% | Cintas |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $299.09M | $1.76B | Cintas |
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% | 0.71% | Aramark |
| 1-Year Return | 29.69% | 17.94% | Aramark |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.65 | 8.65 | Aramark |
| Enterprise Value | $17.30B | $91.19B | Cintas |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.98 | 8.82 | Aramark |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.40% | 49.71% | Cintas |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $67 | $26 | Aramark |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.30 | $4.41 | Cintas |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.35 | 1.04 | Cintas |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Aramark vs Cintas Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | 0.14% | -2.15% | 3.18% | 29.23% | 9.01% | 16.82% |
| Cintas | 0.20% | 0.87% | 0.12% | 5.41% | 10.36% | 22.54% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | 29.69% | 70.15% | 153.67% | 84.93% | 151.02% | 151.02% |
| Cintas | 17.94% | 110.70% | 187.91% | 920.72% | 3,225.34% | 1,950.83% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Aramark vs Cintas
| Metric | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $11.41B | $89.41B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,447,135 | 1,541,136 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,632,962 | 1,437,849 |
| Last Close | $43.20 | $223.13 |
| 52 Week Range | $29.92 - $44.49 | $180.78 - $229.24 |
| % from 52W High | -2.90% | -2.67% |
| All-Time High | $44.49 (Jul 23, 2025) | $229.24 (Jun 06, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.90% | -2.67% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 225.59 | 56.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.49 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.68 | $0.66 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $831.11M | $2.17B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $401.71M | $1.56B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.75% | 0.71% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | $1.56 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Aramark vs Cintas
| Metric | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.48 | 50.32 |
| Forward P/E | 19.00 | 47.41 |
| PEG Ratio | 19.00 | 47.41 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.65 | 8.65 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.79 | 19.09 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $11.41B | $89.41B |
| Enterprise Value | $17.30B | $91.19B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.98 | 8.82 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.35 | 31.95 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.35 | 1.04 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.49 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Aramark vs Cintas
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) | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $4.28B | $2.67B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.92B | $1.34B |
| Gross Profit | $359.65M | $1.33B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $174.18M | $597.45M |
| EBITDA | $291.23M | $721.36M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $84.47M | $575.42M |
| Income Tax | $22.50M | $127.16M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $61.97M | $448.26M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $920.46M | $263.97M |
| Total Current Assets | $3.84B | $3.44B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.18B | $1.64B |
| Long-Term Debt | $6.36B | $2.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.03B | $4.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $349.50M | $11.80B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.35B | $3.50B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $166.94M | $599.12M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-114.70M | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $140.15M | $521.13M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.40B | $-450.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-256.67M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.12M | 5.45M |
| Short Ratio | 4.65 | 3.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,447,135 | 1,541,136 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,632,962 | 1,437,849 |
| Shares Outstanding | 263.94M | 402.95M |
| Float Shares | 244.44M | 342.26M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.15% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.01% | 0.68% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Aramark vs Cintas
| Metric | ARMK | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | $1.56 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.75% | 0.71% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.31 | $1.36 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.92 | $4.08 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 10, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |