Unifirst Corporation (UNF)

Net profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 145,474 103,674 103,404 151,111 135,770
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,434,670 2,239,780 2,003,670 1,828,780 1,810,540
Net profit margin 5.98% 4.63% 5.16% 8.26% 7.50%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $145,474K ÷ $2,434,670K
= 5.98%

Unifirst Corporation's net profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 4.63% to 8.26%. The trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to convert sales into profits. In the most recent fiscal year ending on August 31, 2024, the net profit margin was 5.98%, which represents a slight improvement from the previous year's 4.63%. This uptick suggests that the company may have effectively managed its costs and expenses relative to its revenue in the recent period. However, it is essential to monitor this metric over time to assess the company's long-term profitability performance and its ability to generate sustainable earnings.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
5.98%
H&R Block Inc
HRB
16.86%
Service Corporation International
SCI
13.11%
Yelp Inc
YELP
7.34%