Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 17.59% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.45%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.19%–18.07%).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 0.12% above its 12-month average of 17.57%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
17.59%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
17.57%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
17.06%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.45%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.68%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
12.45%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.18%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+41.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+57.39%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
9.93%
median of 130 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+77.04%
vs the sector median at left
Cintas Corporation
Market Cap
$81.89B
Net Profit Margin
17.59%
TTM Avg
17.57%
3Y Avg
17.06%
5Y Avg
16.45%
Market Cap
$82.56B
Net Profit Margin
19.39%
TTM Avg
20.52%
3Y Avg
19.61%
5Y Avg
18.98%
Market Cap
$83.91B
Net Profit Margin
13.35%
TTM Avg
11.99%
3Y Avg
33.64%
5Y Avg
27.35%
Market Cap
$78.14B
Net Profit Margin
26.86%
TTM Avg
26.51%
3Y Avg
31.05%
5Y Avg
31.93%
Market Cap
$77.07B
Net Profit Margin
10.48%
TTM Avg
10.07%
3Y Avg
9.69%
5Y Avg
11.18%
Market Cap
$77.03B
Net Profit Margin
22.73%
TTM Avg
14.53%
3Y Avg
15.05%
5Y Avg
15.16%
Market Cap
$76.95B
Net Profit Margin
26.92%
TTM Avg
26.69%
3Y Avg
29.18%
5Y Avg
29.37%
Market Cap
$75.35B
Net Profit Margin
21.02%
TTM Avg
22.61%
3Y Avg
21.48%
5Y Avg
22.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS) | $81.89B | 17.59% | 17.57% | 17.06% | 16.45% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $82.56B | 19.39% | 20.52% | 19.61% | 18.98% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $83.91B | 13.35% | 11.99% | 33.64% | 27.35% |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $78.14B | 26.86% | 26.51% | 31.05% | 31.93% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $77.07B | 10.48% | 10.07% | 9.69% | 11.18% |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $77.03B | 22.73% | 14.53% | 15.05% | 15.16% |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $76.95B | 26.92% | 26.69% | 29.18% | 29.37% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $87.51B | 7.89% | 10.00% | 7.46% | 7.95% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $75.35B | 21.02% | 22.61% | 21.48% | 22.24% |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $88.54B | 5.08% | 6.32% | 7.89% | 7.74% |
Operating Margin
23.1%
Net Profit Margin
17.6%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 17.59% |
| 2026-02-28 | 17.68% |
| 2025-11-30 | 17.69% |
| 2025-08-31 | 18.07% |
| 2025-05-31 | 16.80% |
| 2025-02-28 | 17.76% |
| 2024-11-30 | 17.51% |
| 2024-08-31 | 18.07% |
| 2024-05-31 | 16.77% |
| 2024-02-29 | 16.52% |
| 2023-11-30 | 15.76% |
| 2023-08-31 | 16.44% |
| 2023-05-31 | 15.15% |
| 2023-02-28 | 14.88% |
| 2022-11-30 | 14.91% |
| 2022-08-31 | 16.23% |
| 2022-05-31 | 14.19% |
| 2022-02-28 | 16.09% |
| 2021-11-30 | 15.33% |
| 2021-08-31 | 17.46% |
| 2021-05-31 | 14.58% |
| 2021-02-28 | 14.54% |
| 2020-11-30 | 16.21% |
| 2020-08-31 | 17.18% |
| 2020-05-31 | 8.93% |
| 2020-02-29 | 12.95% |
| 2019-11-30 | 13.35% |
| 2019-08-31 | 13.85% |
| 2019-05-31 | 12.61% |
| 2019-02-28 | 12.09% |
| 2018-11-30 | 14.14% |
| 2018-08-31 | 12.52% |
| 2018-05-31 | 11.15% |
| 2018-02-28 | 19.01% |
| 2017-11-30 | 8.53% |
| 2017-08-31 | 13.48% |
| 2017-05-31 | 5.50% |
| 2017-02-28 | 9.21% |
| 2016-11-30 | 10.82% |
| 2016-08-31 | 10.67% |
| 2016-05-31 | 10.30% |
| 2016-02-29 | 9.65% |
| 2015-11-30 | 28.31% |
| 2015-08-31 | 8.36% |
| 2015-05-31 | 9.21% |
| 2015-02-28 | 8.56% |
| 2014-11-30 | 10.72% |
| 2014-08-31 | 9.99% |
| 2014-05-31 | 10.99% |
| 2014-02-28 | 7.49% |
| 2013-11-30 | 7.42% |
| 2013-08-31 | 6.94% |
| 2013-05-31 | 7.61% |
| 2013-02-28 | 6.94% |
| 2012-11-30 | 7.36% |
| 2012-08-31 | 7.30% |
| 2012-05-31 | 7.46% |
| 2012-02-29 | 7.51% |
| 2011-11-30 | 7.30% |
| 2011-08-31 | 6.75% |
| 2011-05-31 | 6.99% |
| 2011-02-28 | 6.30% |
| 2010-11-30 | 5.96% |
| 2010-08-31 | 6.63% |
| 2010-05-31 | 6.10% |
| 2010-02-28 | 5.68% |
| 2009-11-30 | 6.46% |
| 2009-08-31 | 6.05% |
| 2009-05-31 | 0.46% |
| 2009-02-28 | 7.90% |
| 2008-11-30 | 7.29% |
| 2008-08-31 | 7.85% |
| 2008-05-31 | 8.89% |
| 2008-02-29 | 8.38% |
| 2007-11-30 | 8.42% |
| 2007-08-31 | 8.36% |
| 2007-05-31 | 9.37% |
| 2007-02-28 | 8.47% |
| 2006-11-30 | 8.94% |
| 2006-08-31 | 9.29% |
| 2006-05-31 | 10.12% |
| 2006-02-28 | 9.29% |
| 2005-11-30 | 9.33% |
| 2005-08-31 | 9.66% |
| 2005-05-31 | 10.25% |
| 2005-02-28 | 9.44% |
| 2004-11-30 | 9.72% |
| 2004-08-31 | 9.74% |
| 2004-05-31 | 9.85% |
| 2004-02-29 | 9.54% |
| 2003-11-30 | 9.93% |
| 2003-08-31 | 9.35% |
| 2003-05-31 | 9.64% |
| 2003-02-28 | 8.90% |
| 2002-11-30 | 9.30% |
| 2002-08-31 | 9.26% |
