UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Fair Value 2026

UNF · Specialty Business Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 11 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (6/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) trades at $285.75, versus a $106.61 median fair value across its 11 active models — 62.7% below the current price. QOC: 8.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 6/100 (SAFE). 11/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $64.91.

Key Facts

Ticker
UNF
Price
$285.75
Quality Score
8.0/10
Value Trap Risk
6/100
Models Active
11/13
Last Updated
Strength: 11 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) appears overvalued as of : the median of 11 independent fair value estimates is $106.61, 62.7% below the current price of $285.75. Estimates range from $42.27 to $212.32. UNF scores 8.0/10 on fundamental quality and 6/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. UNF’s -62.7% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Specialty Business Services sector median is -0.7%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy UniFirst Corporation Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give UNF?

11 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($285.75)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $64.91 -77.3%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $106.06 -62.9%
Ensemble · Medium Conviction
 $106.61 -62.7%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $108.14 -62.2%
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What Is UNF's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 11 independent models · $42.27 to $212.32

CirclFi's 11 active models place UniFirst Corporation (UNF) between $42.27 and $212.32 per share, a spread of 160% of the median. The median of that range — $106.61 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for UNF, against a current price of $285.75.

Low · Dynamic NAVHigh · Regime Cross
$42.27median $106.61$212.32
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelDynamic NAV$42.27
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$212.32
Model agreement0 bullish · 11 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for UNF. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on UNF, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is UniFirst Corporation (UNF) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, UniFirst Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $106.61, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $285.75. With 11 out of 11 models flagging downside (-62.7% vs price), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. Model dispersion is worth noting: Regime Cross targets $212.32 (-25.7%), versus Dynamic NAV at $42.27 (-85.2%). This +59.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About UNF?

11 of 13 models are currently active for UNF. All 11 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for UNF is $106.61 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $64.91 on its own, implying -77.3% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does UNF Rank in Specialty Business Services?

Among 54 Specialty Business Services stocks, UNF ranks #14 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.0 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Specialty Business Services Stocks →

UniFirst Corporation operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is UNF a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns UNF a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

11 of 13 models are active for UniFirst Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, UniFirst Corporation is rated at 8.0/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +59.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every UNF valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across UNF's 11 active models, average confidence is 55%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy UniFirst Corporation Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Specialty Business Services Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Specialty Business Services stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: WFCF · ABM · CRE · GPN · TRNS · LZ · BV · FOFA · SMX · CTAS · RELX

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to UNF?

7 companies across all industries closest to UNF’s Quality of Company score of 8.0/10.

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Read investment analysis: FND · MTLS · VCTR · CXDO · SLB · AMT · NVDA

Where Does UNF Sit in CirclFi's Specialty Business Services Rankings?

UNF is ranked against every other Specialty Business Services stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About UniFirst Corporation’s Valuation?

What is UniFirst Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts UniFirst Corporation (UNF)'s intrinsic value at $106.61 — the median of 11 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $42.27 to $212.32. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $64.91 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is UNF overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $285.75, 0 of 11 active models suggest UNF may be undervalued, while 11 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 11 fair value estimates is $106.61, 62.7% below the current price of $285.75 — a consensus view that UNF is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits UniFirst Corporation's business model in Specialty Business Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.0 mean for UNF?

UniFirst Corporation's QOC of 8.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on UNF?

CirclFi analyzes UNF with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 11 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on UNF?

Of the 11 models currently active on UNF, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $212.32 per share, and Dynamic NAV is the most bearish at $42.27. CirclFi's published fair value for UNF is the median of that range, $106.61, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 160% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is UNF a value trap in 2026?

UniFirst Corporation's Value Trap score is 6/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, UniFirst Corporation (UNF) has a median fair value of $106.61 — 62.7% below the current price of $285.75 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/UNF/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this UNF valuation
  • Financial statements: UniFirst Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000717954) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

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