Global Payments [GPN] vs Cintas [CTAS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Global Payments
NYSE
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Cintas
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Global Payments wins in 14 metrics, Cintas wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Global Payments appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Global Payments | Cintas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.77 | 51.00 | Global Payments |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.87 | 19.22 | Global Payments |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 73.57 | 56.67 | Cintas |
| PEG Ratio | 6.16 | 47.74 | Global Payments |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.65 | 34.02 | Global Payments |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.48% | 17.53% | Cintas |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.28% | 22.40% | Global Payments |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.28% | 22.40% | Global Payments |
| Return on Equity | 7.10% | 40.27% | Cintas |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.23% | 15.53% | Cintas |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.86B | $1.76B | Global Payments |
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 0.90% | Global Payments |
| 1-Year Return | -19.64% | 18.26% | Cintas |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.91 | 8.74 | Global Payments |
| Enterprise Value | $33.85B | $92.42B | Cintas |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.35 | 8.94 | Global Payments |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 61.81% | 49.71% | Global Payments |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $40 | $26 | Global Payments |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $6.18 | $4.38 | Global Payments |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.94 | 1.02 | Global Payments |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Global Payments vs Cintas Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Payments | -1.24% | 2.59% | 2.42% | 3.97% | -25.16% | -26.70% |
| Cintas | 1.29% | 0.38% | 2.69% | 3.85% | 10.56% | 22.69% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Payments | -19.64% | -39.44% | -52.45% | 40.28% | 341.20% | 384.75% |
| Cintas | 18.26% | 105.78% | 182.39% | 909.95% | 3,358.20% | 1,972.36% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Global Payments vs Cintas
| Metric | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $19.24B | $90.38B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,082,145 | 1,264,120 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,302,948 | 1,432,423 |
| Last Close | $81.00 | $226.29 |
| 52 Week Range | $65.93 - $120.00 | $180.78 - $229.24 |
| % from 52W High | -32.50% | -1.29% |
| All-Time High | $220.81 (Apr 26, 2021) | $229.24 (Jun 06, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -63.32% | -1.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.00% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.02% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 73.57 | 56.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $90.68 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $11.88 | $0.66 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.56B | $2.17B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.78B | $1.56B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 0.90% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.75 | $2.01 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Global Payments vs Cintas
| Metric | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.77 | 51.00 |
| Forward P/E | 6.16 | 47.74 |
| PEG Ratio | 6.16 | 47.74 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.91 | 8.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.87 | 19.22 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $19.24B | $90.38B |
| Enterprise Value | $33.85B | $92.42B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.35 | 8.94 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.65 | 34.02 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.94 | 1.02 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $90.68 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Global Payments 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) | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.41B | $2.67B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $921.20M | $1.34B |
| Gross Profit | $1.49B | $1.33B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $466.89M | $597.45M |
| EBITDA | $958.39M | $721.36M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $353.16M | $575.42M |
| Income Tax | $58.68M | $127.16M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $312.77M | $448.26M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.90B | $263.97M |
| Total Current Assets | $6.74B | $3.44B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $7.14B | $1.64B |
| Long-Term Debt | $15.01B | $2.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $23.02B | $4.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $5.02B | $11.80B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $3.50B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $643.49M | $599.12M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $427.55M | $521.13M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.55B | $-450.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-446.29M | $-256.67M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.39M | 5.45M |
| Short Ratio | 3.14 | 3.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,082,145 | 1,264,120 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,302,948 | 1,432,423 |
| Shares Outstanding | 248.71M | 402.95M |
| Float Shares | 241.76M | 342.35M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.15% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.67% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Global Payments vs Cintas
| Metric | GPN | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.75 | $2.01 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.99% | 0.90% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.92 | $1.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.23% | 0.22% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.75 | $4.53 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 14, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |