Cintas

CTAS

Market cap $80.4B

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This marks the fifth consecutive year Cintas has earned a spot on the list.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This is Cintas' second consecutive year on the Management Top 250.

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Cintas delivers exceptional execution, with 23% operating margins and consistent revenue and EPS growth, but trades at a demanding 40x forward earnings. CTAS benefits from route density, cross-selling, and scale-driven efficiencies, driving margin expansion and high returns on invested capital. Despite robust fundamentals, CTAS lacks pricing power and faces limited upside at current valuations, with intrinsic value estimated near $171 per share.

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The recognition highlights Cintas' longstanding workplace culture of respect and support of employee-partners.