Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
UniFirst Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
6.8%
FY2025
5-year range
5.2% / 12.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#220 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
At 6.8%, UniFirst Corporation's return on equity (roe) ranks #220 of 332 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 5.2% in FY2023 to 12.2% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.3%.
Improved from 5.2% to 6.8% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#220 of 332 in IndustrialsTop 66% of 332This company 6.8% Sector average 9.7%
▼
-29.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 2.9pp below the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.37 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6.8% | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | 6.9% | +33.5% |
| FY2023 | 5.2% | -33.7% |
| FY2022 | 7.8% | -36.2% |
| FY2021 | 12.2% | +9.3% |
| FY2020 | 11.2% | +2.6% |
| FY2019 | 10.9% | +19.1% |
| FY2018 | 9.2% | -8.5% |
| FY2017 | 10.0% | -5.3% |
| FY2016 | 10.6% | +5.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026