UniFirst (UNF) Quick Ratio: History & Chart

UniFirst Corporation(UNF)

Specialty Business Services · Wilmington, MA

$285.75-2.23 (-0.77%)

Delayed quote: Aug 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

About UniFirst Corporation

UniFirst Corporation is a prominent provider of workwear and protective uniforms, catering to businesses across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company segments its operations into U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid divisions. At its core, UniFirst manages the entire lifecycle of work clothing. This includes designing, manufacturing, personalizing, renting, cleaning, delivering, and selling a wide range of uniforms and protective apparel. Their offerings span from standard items like shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons to specialized protective gear, such as flame-resistant and high-visibility garments. Beyond uniforms, UniFirst supplies a comprehensive array of facility maintenance and hygiene products. This suite includes industrial wiping cloths, floor mats, and various facility service items, alongside dry and wet mops. They also distribute a selection of restroom and cleaning supplies, such as air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps, in addition to other textile products. UniFirst also extends into specialized services. They provide first aid cabinet services and a variety of other safety supplies. Notably, the company offers decontamination and cleaning for work clothes and other materials exposed to radioactive substances, as well as dedicated services for cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Clients benefit from flexible garment service models: Full-service rental programs: UniFirst handles all cleaning and maintenance of the garments. Lease programs: Employees take responsibility for the cleaning and upkeep of their leased garments. Purchase programs: Businesses can directly buy garments and associated items. UniFirst serves an exceptionally diverse client base spanning numerous sectors. This extensive list includes automotive service centers and dealers, delivery services, various retailers (food and general merchandise), food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, and a wide array of service companies. They also cater to wholesalers of soft and durable goods, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high-technology firms, and even utilities operating nuclear reactors. Essentially, UniFirst provides clothing solutions for any organization requiring employee attire for branding, identification, safety, or practical utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was established in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Wilmington, MA

16,000 employees

www.unifirst.com

Industrials / Specialty Business Services

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
CEO: Steven S. Sintros

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UNF Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

2.61

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

2.01

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.84

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

2.25

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

2.75

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

2.53

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

2.31

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+29.82%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+41.48%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+15.97%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-5.23%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+3.18%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+13.18%

SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS

1.13

median of 120 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+131.90%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)	TTM	3Y	5Y
UniFirst Corporation (UNF)	$5.19B	2.61	2.01	1.84	2.25
Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM)vs ›	$4.99B	N/A	1.32	1.43	1.55
MYR Group Inc. (MYRG)vs ›	$4.82B	1.39	1.34	1.35	1.39
KBR, Inc. (KBR)vs ›	$4.81B	N/A	1.14	1.11	1.09
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST)vs ›	$5.82B	N/A	1.55	1.41	1.40
Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG)vs ›	$6.18B	1.53	1.70	1.68	1.68
Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vs ›	$4.18B	N/A	1.25	1.34	1.40
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (SITE)vs ›	$4.17B	1.01	1.17	1.10	1.08
AAON, Inc. (AAON)vs ›	$6.40B	2.01	1.78	1.53	1.58
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs ›	$3.91B	N/A	0.58	0.52	0.69

NAME

MARKET CAP

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

TTM

UniFirst Corporation (UNF)

$5.19B

2.61

2.01

1.84

2.25

Amentum Holdings, Inc. (AMTM)vs ›

$4.99B

N/A

1.32

1.43

1.55

MYR Group Inc. (MYRG)vs ›

$4.82B

1.39

1.34

1.35

1.39

KBR, Inc. (KBR)vs ›

$4.81B

N/A

1.14

1.11

1.09

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST)vs ›

$5.82B

N/A

1.55

1.41

1.40

Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG)vs ›

$6.18B

1.53

1.70

1.68

Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vs ›

$4.18B

N/A

1.25

1.34

1.40

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (SITE)vs ›

$4.17B

1.01

1.17

1.10

1.08

AAON, Inc. (AAON)vs ›

$6.40B

2.01

1.78

1.53

1.58

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs ›

$3.91B

N/A

0.58

0.52

0.69

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.61.

Is UniFirst Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.61 is 16% above its 5-year average of 2.25, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.61–3.10).

What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.01.

What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 1.84.

What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.25.

What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.75.

What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.53.

What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UniFirst Corporation (UNF)?

The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for UNF stock is 2.31.

DATE	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-05-30	2.61
2026-02-28	1.79
2025-11-29	1.79
2025-08-30	1.83
2025-05-31	2.03
2025-03-01	1.99
2024-11-30	2.02
2024-08-31	1.85
2024-05-25	1.78
2024-02-24	1.77
2023-11-25	1.78
2023-08-31	1.66
2023-05-27	1.61
2023-02-25	2.95
2022-11-26	2.85
2022-08-31	2.84
2022-05-28	2.81
2022-02-26	2.88
2021-11-27	3.10
2021-08-31	3.06
2021-05-29	3.28
2021-02-27	3.35
2020-11-28	3.44
2020-08-31	3.37
2020-05-30	3.36
2020-02-29	3.23
2019-11-30	3.13
2019-08-31	3.31
2019-05-25	3.36
2019-02-23	3.19
2018-11-24	3.05
2018-08-31	2.62
2018-05-26	2.60
2018-02-24	3.52
2017-11-25	3.63
2017-08-31	3.28
2017-05-27	3.29
2017-02-25	3.23
2016-11-26	3.22
2016-08-31	3.67
2016-05-28	3.06
2016-02-27	3.11
2015-11-28	2.47
2015-08-31	2.40
2015-05-30	2.20
2015-02-28	2.12
2014-11-29	2.04
2014-08-31	1.91
2014-05-31	2.04
2014-03-01	1.83
2013-11-30	1.67
2013-08-31	1.37
2013-05-25	1.36
2013-02-23	1.32
2012-11-24	1.20
2012-08-31	1.88
2012-05-26	2.64
2012-02-25	2.58
2011-11-26	2.32
2011-08-31	2.09
2011-05-28	1.71
2011-02-26	1.70
2010-11-27	1.68
2010-08-31	1.57
2010-05-29	2.06
2010-02-27	1.92
2009-11-28	1.71
2009-08-31	1.68
2009-05-30	1.42
2009-02-28	1.53
2008-11-29	1.53
2008-08-31	1.58
2008-05-31	1.69
2008-03-01	1.57
2007-11-24	1.59
2007-08-31	1.56
2007-05-27	1.61
2007-02-24	1.55
2006-11-25	1.52
2006-08-31	1.51
2006-05-27	1.61
2006-02-25	1.60
2005-11-26	1.38
2005-08-31	1.39
2005-05-28	1.43
2005-02-26	1.34
2004-11-27	1.29
2004-08-31	1.23
2004-05-29	1.33
2004-02-28	1.44
2003-11-29	1.42
2003-08-31	1.50
2003-05-31	1.45
2003-03-01	1.35
2002-11-30	1.37
2002-08-31	1.55

DATE

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

2026-05-30

2.61

2026-02-28

1.79

2025-11-29

1.79

2025-08-30

1.83

2025-05-31

2.03

2025-03-01

1.99

2024-11-30

2.02

2024-08-31

1.85

2024-05-25

1.78

2024-02-24

1.77

2023-11-25

1.78

2023-08-31

1.66

2023-05-27

1.61

2023-02-25

2.95

2022-11-26

2.85

2022-08-31

2.84

2022-05-28

2.81

2022-02-26

2.88

2021-11-27

3.10

2021-08-31

3.06

2021-05-29

3.28

2021-02-27

3.35

2020-11-28

3.44

2020-08-31

3.37

2020-05-30

3.36

2020-02-29

3.23

2019-11-30

3.13

2019-08-31

3.31

2019-05-25

3.36

2019-02-23

3.19

2018-11-24

3.05

2018-08-31

2.62

2018-05-26

2.60

2018-02-24

3.52

2017-11-25

3.63

2017-08-31

3.28

2017-05-27

3.29

2017-02-25

3.23

2016-11-26

3.22

2016-08-31

3.67

2016-05-28

3.06

2016-02-27

3.11

2015-11-28

2.47

2015-08-31

2.40

2015-05-30

2.20

2015-02-28

2.12

2014-11-29

2.04

2014-08-31

1.91

2014-05-31

2.04

2014-03-01

1.83

2013-11-30

1.67

2013-08-31

1.37

2013-05-25

1.36

2013-02-23

1.32

2012-11-24

1.20

2012-08-31

1.88

2012-05-26

2.64

2012-02-25

2.58

2011-11-26

2.32

2011-08-31

2.09

2011-05-28

1.71

2011-02-26

1.70

2010-11-27

1.68

2010-08-31

1.57

2010-05-29

2.06

2010-02-27

1.92

2009-11-28

1.71

2009-08-31

1.68

2009-05-30

1.42

2009-02-28

1.53

2008-11-29

1.53

2008-08-31

1.58

2008-05-31

1.69

2008-03-01

1.57

2007-11-24

1.59

2007-08-31

1.56

2007-05-27

1.61

2007-02-24

1.55

2006-11-25

1.52

2006-08-31

1.51

2006-05-27

1.61

2006-02-25

1.60

2005-11-26

1.38

2005-08-31

1.39

2005-05-28

1.43

2005-02-26

1.34

2004-11-27

1.29

2004-08-31

1.23

2004-05-29

1.33

2004-02-28

1.44

2003-11-29

1.42

2003-08-31

1.50

2003-05-31

1.45

2003-03-01

1.35

2002-11-30

1.37

2002-08-31

1.55

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 2.61

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