Unifirst Corporation (UNF)

Gross profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 854,838 758,489 697,222 687,509 645,609
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,434,670 2,239,780 2,003,670 1,828,780 1,810,540
Gross profit margin 35.11% 33.86% 34.80% 37.59% 35.66%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $854,838K ÷ $2,434,670K
= 35.11%

The gross profit margin of Unifirst Corporation has displayed fluctuations over the past five years. In particular, the gross profit margin ranged from 33.86% in Aug 26, 2023, to 37.59% in Aug 28, 2021. However, in the most recent period as of Aug 31, 2024, the gross profit margin stood at 35.11%. This indicates that Unifirst Corporation has been able to maintain a consistent level of gross profit in relation to its revenue over the years, albeit with some variability. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its cost of goods sold to ensure a healthy and sustainable gross profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
35.11%
H&R Block Inc
HRB
18.78%
Service Corporation International
SCI
26.63%
Yelp Inc
YELP
31.08%