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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$219.82 +0.80% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.66

Cintas Corporation (CTAS) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (51% profit margin, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate) →
ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $86.59B
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As of 2026-11-02, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $219.82 (+0.80% 1D, market cap $86.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CTAS ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Garments and Clothing), CTAS carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 43.3x, gross margin of 50.7%, and ROIC of 29.7%. By comparison, RL (Ralph Lauren Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 25.4x, ROIC 44.5%, cap $23.86B) and VFC (V.F. Corporation) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 28.3x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $7.22B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KTB leads on earnings multiple (18.2x) while RL leads on capital efficiency (44.5% ROIC).

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Per CTAS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000723254), Cintas Corporation generated $11.26B in revenue (+8.9% YoY), $2.00B in net income, and $1.88B in free cash flow against $10.13B in total assets and $2.43B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (51% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 43x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $220.66 (+0.38%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 16.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk B
Cash (18)Whales (18)SEC (18)Macro (12)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.4% Base Target
$284 Bull$241 Base$180 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTAS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTAS SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 16.7% FCF Margin ($1.88B FCF) & 50.7% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.4% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (59.3) create a -8 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$206.38+5.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
74
Grade B+$217.03-1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
76
Grade B+$214.80+2.3% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$219.82+8.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, CTAS faces multiple-compression risk if 43.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 43x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 48.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($204.95) or 200D SMA ($190.48) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($240.59) toward Bear Floor ($180.25).

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CTAS Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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CTAS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +31.72%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $212.8H $219.8L $212.8C $219.8VOL 1.69M
RES: $229.3SUP: $185.5SMA50: $205.0SMA200: $190.5
$231.3$212.3$193.3$174.3$155.3RES $229.3SUP $185.5$219.82026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
32.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CTAS)

Industrials Rank #5 of 485 ⚔️ RL vs CTAS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (CTAS vs. RL, VFC, KTB, PVH)

Industry: Garments and Clothing (6 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cintas Corporation (CTAS) ranks #5 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #16 by equity capitalization ($86.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KTB leads on earnings valuation at 18.2x trailing P/E, while RL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 44.5% ROIC and 69.9% gross margin. CTAS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTAS ACTIVE
Cintas Corporation
B+ 79/100 43.3x 50.7% 29.7% +0.80% $86.59B Benchmark Subject
RL
Ralph Lauren Corporation
B+ 76/100 25.4x 69.9% 44.5% -1.91% $23.86B /rl-vs-ctas →
VFC
V.F. Corporation
D+ 58/100 28.3x 54.8% 11.5% -0.16% $7.22B /vfc-vs-ctas →
KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc.
B- 71/100 18.2x 45.2% 16.4% -2.08% $4.14B /ktb-vs-ctas →
PVH
PVH Corp.
C 65/100 — 57.5% 2.9% +2.17% $4.07B /pvh-vs-ctas →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-31 • CIK 0000723254

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), Cintas Corporation (CTAS) reported GAAP revenue of $11.26B (+8.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $10.34B , and +17.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.00B, operating cash flow of $2.28B, and free cash flow of $1.88B (+7.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTAS closed FY2025 with $10.13B in total assets against $2.43B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 14.53, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-05-31 $11.26B $2.00B $2.28B $1.88B $10.13B $2.43B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-05-31 $10.34B $1.81B $2.17B $1.76B $9.37B $2.03B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-05-31 $9.60B $1.57B $2.07B $1.64B $47.62B $11.14B

3. CTAS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CTAS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $219.82 (+0.80% 1D, market cap $86.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CTAS ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTAS compare to RL and VFC in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Garments and Clothing), CTAS carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 43.3x, gross margin of 50.7%, and ROIC of 29.7%. By comparison, RL (Ralph Lauren Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 25.4x, ROIC 44.5%, cap $23.86B) and VFC (V.F. Corporation) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 28.3x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $7.22B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KTB leads on earnings multiple (18.2x) while RL leads on capital efficiency (44.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTAS?

Per CTAS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000723254), Cintas Corporation generated $11.26B in revenue (+8.9% YoY), $2.00B in net income, and $1.88B in free cash flow against $10.13B in total assets and $2.43B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (51% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 43x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CTAS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CTAS last traded at $219.82 (+0.80% on volume of 2,240,967 shares), positioning the stock +7.26% above its 50-day simple moving average ($204.95) and +15.40% above its 200-day simple moving average ($190.48). Across its 52-week range of $161.16 to $226.69, CTAS sits at the 89.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.4% ($210.15 to $229.49).

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Are CTAS insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies CTAS leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

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CTAS — Cintas Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:10:05Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CTAS scores 79 out of 100 (letter grade B+; verdict label "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow"). The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 29.7%; FCF yield 2.17%), Whale 13F Flow 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 13/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 0.93; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 14.53; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.54).

For a prospective investor, the strongest support comes from cash generation and balance-sheet quality, with institutional flow also scoring well. The weakest pillars are insider conviction and macro regime fit, which are less supportive. Valuation is a notable tradeoff: per the market data, P/E (TTM) is 43.3 and forward P/E is 40.3, which indicates the market is pricing in substantial expected growth, leaving limited margin for error if results disappoint. The modest FCF yield of 2.17% reinforces this valuation sensitivity. Upside drivers implied by the rating include continued high ROIC and institutional accumulation; the rating's macro pillar suggests that sector-wide sensitivity is a moderate factor rather than a strong tailwind. This is an analytical framing of the data, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
218.07$86.59B43.340.330.25.040.81%0.93$161.16 - $226.6929.7%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$11264.8M$2606.5M$2000.0MN/A$1881.2M$200.8M$2426.5M
FY 2024$10340.2M$2359.7M$1812.3MN/A$1757.0M$122.4M$2027.0M
FY 2023$9596.6M$2068.6M$1571.6MN/A$1636.7MN/A$11144.2M

Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, net income, and free cash flow rose across the three reported fiscal years. Per the market data, gross margin is 50.7%, operating margin 23.1%, and net margin 17.8%, with ROIC at 29.7%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 14.53 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, both supporting a strong forensic profile. Debt/Equity is 0.54 per the RQD pillar detail. The FY 2023 debt figure ($11144.2M) is markedly higher than the FY 2024 and FY 2025 figures and is not explained in the source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Q4 margins and guidance (Yahoo Finance, GREEN catalyst): A headline reports CTAS gaining 15% as record Q4 margins fueled a guidance increase. The source text does not include the underlying figures.
  • UniFirst deal and FTC risk (Seeking Alpha, YELLOW): A headline reports the UniFirst/Cintas deal spread widened on a report that the FTC will sue to block the deal. This is the primary risk watch item in the news set.
  • Institutional activity (MarketBeat, YELLOW): A headline reports a stake purchase by Wedmont Private Capital; no size is provided.
  • Other wire items: Market-wire coverage from Yahoo! Finance Canada, debelegger.nl, and a Yahoo Finance comparison with Rollins (ROL) carries no stated substantive catalyst.
  • Butterfly supply-chain graph: Supply chain status is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the outcome and timing of the reported FTC action related to the UniFirst deal, and what is the financial exposure if the deal is blocked?
  • What were the specific Q4 margin figures and the size of the guidance increase referenced in the news wire?
  • Why did total debt reach $11144.2M in FY 2023 and fall to $2027.0M in FY 2024, and what drove the change?
  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue segments, given that the profile provides only sector and industry labels?
  • What is the EPS for each reported fiscal year, since the financial table reports EPS as N/A for all periods?

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CTAS Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $219.82?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CTAS (B+ • RQD 79/100) a Buy at $218.07?

Welcome to the CTAS (Cintas Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 79/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Garments and Clothing. Bulls point to capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (43.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $167.91 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $218.07

Pump the brakes on CTAS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CTAS, but look at what you are paying: 43.3x trailing P/E with 50.7% gross margins. Unless Cintas Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $274.77 (+26.0%)
Spot @ $218.07

CTAS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CTAS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Garments and Clothing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $218.07 (52-wk range $161.16 - $226.69), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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