Forward PE Ratio: 36.80
The forward PE ratio is 36.80 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (36.80) = Close Price ($177.69) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.90)
CTAS Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
36.80
CTAS Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Cintas Corporation
Market Cap
$71.10B
Forward PE Ratio
36.80
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | $71.10B | 36.80 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $70.79B | 20.29 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $72.47B | 32.39 |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $72.72B | 26.05 |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $73.11B | 118.60 |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $68.20B | 22.77 |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $74.17B | 15.60 |
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs › | $67.28B | 30.27 |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $75.42B | 15.56 |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $75.59B | 19.51 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
38.0
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
36.8
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.90 implies +3.4% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.74.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $177.69 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-31 | $5.44 | $5.37 – $5.52 | 12 | 32.7x |
| 2028-05-31 | $6.05 | $5.71 – $6.33 | 7 | 29.4x |
| 2029-05-31 | $6.71 | $6.66 – $6.75 | 3 | 26.5x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Cintas Corporation (CTAS)?
- The forward PE ratio for CTAS stock is 36.80.
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About Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation specializes in supplying professional uniforms and a range of essential business services primarily across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company's operations are divided into three main divisions: Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and an 'All Other' segment. Within its Uniform Rental and Facility Services division, Cintas offers rental and maintenance for various workwear, including flame-resistant apparel, alongside floor mats, mops, and industrial towels. This segment also manages restroom sanitation solutions, providing both cleaning services and supplies, and directly sells new uniforms. Additionally, its First Aid and Safety Services segment delivers comprehensive first aid programs, safety solutions, and fire suppression products and services. Cintas reaches its diverse clientele, ranging from small service and manufacturing businesses to large corporate entities, through an extensive distribution network, dedicated local delivery routes, and direct representatives. Established in 1968, Cintas Corporation maintains its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Business Services
- CEO
- Todd Schneider