Ul Solutions [ULS] vs Cintas [CTAS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Ul Solutions
NYSE
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Cintas
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Ul Solutions wins in 8 metrics, Cintas wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Cintas appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Ul Solutions | Cintas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.05 | 51.00 | Ul Solutions |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.84 | 19.22 | Ul Solutions |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 85.67 | 56.67 | Cintas |
| PEG Ratio | 42.54 | 47.74 | Ul Solutions |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.39 | 34.02 | Ul Solutions |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.60% | 17.53% | Cintas |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.32% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.32% | 22.40% | Cintas |
| Return on Equity | 42.71% | 40.27% | Ul Solutions |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.40% | 15.53% | Cintas |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $287.00M | $1.76B | Cintas |
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% | 0.90% | Cintas |
| 1-Year Return | 30.31% | 18.26% | Ul Solutions |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.96 | 8.74 | Ul Solutions |
| Enterprise Value | $15.01B | $92.42B | Cintas |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.17 | 8.94 | Ul Solutions |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.37% | 49.71% | Cintas |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $26 | Cintas |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.67 | $4.38 | Cintas |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | N/A | 1.02 | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Ul Solutions vs Cintas Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ul Solutions | 1.03% | -9.78% | -9.74% | -5.76% | 22.44% | 32.87% |
| Cintas | 1.29% | 0.38% | 2.69% | 3.85% | 10.56% | 22.69% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ul Solutions | 30.31% | 87.26% | 87.26% | 87.26% | 87.26% | 87.26% |
| Cintas | 18.26% | 105.78% | 182.39% | 909.95% | 3,358.20% | 1,972.36% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Ul Solutions vs Cintas
| Metric | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $14.42B | $90.38B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 581,810 | 1,264,120 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 749,880 | 1,432,423 |
| Last Close | $66.65 | $226.29 |
| 52 Week Range | $46.79 - $74.15 | $180.78 - $229.24 |
| % from 52W High | -10.11% | -1.29% |
| All-Time High | $74.15 (Jul 31, 2025) | $229.24 (Jun 06, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -10.11% | -1.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.20% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.18% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.43% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 85.67 | 56.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $4.85 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.33 | $0.66 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $537.00M | $2.17B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $220.75M | $1.56B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.52% | 0.90% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.37 | $2.01 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Ul Solutions vs Cintas
| Metric | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 43.05 | 51.00 |
| Forward P/E | 42.54 | 47.74 |
| PEG Ratio | 42.54 | 47.74 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.96 | 8.74 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.84 | 19.22 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $14.42B | $90.38B |
| Enterprise Value | $15.01B | $92.42B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.17 | 8.94 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 25.39 | 34.02 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | N/A | 1.02 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $4.85 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Ul Solutions 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) | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $705.00M | $2.67B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $364.00M | $1.34B |
| Gross Profit | $341.00M | $1.33B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $109.00M | $597.45M |
| EBITDA | $154.00M | $721.36M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $94.00M | $575.42M |
| Income Tax | $23.00M | $127.16M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $71.00M | $448.26M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $267.00M | $263.97M |
| Total Current Assets | $998.00M | $3.44B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $804.00M | $1.64B |
| Long-Term Debt | $803.00M | $2.60B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $984.00M | $4.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $291.00M | $11.80B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.62B | $3.50B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $240.00M | $599.12M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $103.00M | $521.13M |
| Debt Repayment | $-152.00M | $-450.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-256.67M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.61M | 5.45M |
| Short Ratio | 3.16 | 3.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 581,810 | 1,264,120 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 749,880 | 1,432,423 |
| Shares Outstanding | 200.17M | 402.95M |
| Float Shares | 61.50M | 342.35M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.15% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.20% | 0.67% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Ul Solutions vs Cintas
| Metric | ULS | CTAS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.37 | $2.01 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.52% | 0.90% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.16 | $1.51 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.49 | $4.53 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 28, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |