Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005
Calculation
Cintas Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Operating income1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | 36.77 | = | 188.71 | ÷ | 5.13 | 5.13 | = | 2,068,633 | ÷ | 403,075,724 | |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 28.48 | = | 126.14 | ÷ | 4.43 | 4.43 | = | 1,802,664 | ÷ | 406,966,256 | |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 26.09 | = | 102.31 | ÷ | 3.92 | 3.92 | = | 1,587,370 | ÷ | 404,752,344 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 29.01 | = | 97.59 | ÷ | 3.36 | 3.36 | = | 1,385,492 | ÷ | 411,868,980 | |
| Jul 29, 2020 | 27.22 | = | 76.45 | ÷ | 2.81 | 2.81 | = | 1,162,696 | ÷ | 413,996,048 | |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 23.66 | = | 65.42 | ÷ | 2.77 | 2.77 | = | 1,133,534 | ÷ | 409,948,156 | |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 22.94 | = | 51.26 | ÷ | 2.23 | 2.23 | = | 949,834 | ÷ | 425,117,228 | |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 18.38 | = | 33.71 | ÷ | 1.83 | 1.83 | = | 773,691 | ÷ | 421,743,460 | |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 14.30 | = | 26.82 | ÷ | 1.88 | 1.88 | = | 781,748 | ÷ | 416,829,964 | |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 13.50 | = | 21.32 | ÷ | 1.58 | 1.58 | = | 696,407 | ÷ | 440,845,436 | |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 13.02 | = | 15.85 | ÷ | 1.22 | 1.22 | = | 567,010 | ÷ | 465,614,752 | |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10.22 | = | 11.81 | ÷ | 1.16 | 1.16 | = | 565,211 | ÷ | 489,281,632 | |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 9.26 | = | 9.87 | ÷ | 1.07 | 1.07 | = | 539,627 | ÷ | 506,119,452 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 9.70 | = | 8.14 | ÷ | 0.84 | 0.84 | = | 440,343 | ÷ | 524,819,032 | |
| Jul 30, 2010 | 10.36 | = | 6.62 | ÷ | 0.64 | 0.64 | = | 390,809 | ÷ | 611,479,392 | |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 9.43 | = | 6.31 | ÷ | 0.67 | 0.67 | = | 409,065 | ÷ | 611,160,680 | |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 7.67 | = | 7.20 | ÷ | 0.94 | 0.94 | = | 577,455 | ÷ | 614,764,412 | |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 10.08 | = | 9.17 | ÷ | 0.91 | 0.91 | = | 577,397 | ÷ | 634,806,076 | |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 10.44 | = | 8.88 | ÷ | 0.85 | 0.85 | = | 546,838 | ÷ | 642,652,472 | |
| Aug 15, 2005 | 14.73 | = | 10.82 | ÷ | 0.73 | 0.73 | = | 494,527 | ÷ | 673,296,744 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Cintas Corp. Annual Report.
The financial trajectory from 2005 to 2024 is characterized by a significant expansion in valuation multiples, with the Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) ratio increasing substantially in the latter decade of the period.
- Share Price Evolution
- A period of volatility and decline occurred between 2005 and 2009, with the share price falling from 10.82 to a low of 6.31. Following 2009, a consistent and accelerating upward trend is observed, culminating in a peak of 188.71 by July 2024. This represents an aggressive growth phase in market valuation.
- Operating Profit Performance
- Operating profit per share demonstrated a steady long-term increase, rising from 0.73 in 2005 to 5.13 in 2024. While there was a slight contraction between 2008 and 2010, the subsequent growth has been linear and robust, reflecting a consistent improvement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
- P/OP Ratio Analysis
- The P/OP ratio transitioned through three distinct phases. First, a contraction phase from 2005 to 2008 saw the ratio drop from 14.73 to a minimum of 7.67. Second, a stabilization phase occurred between 2009 and 2013, where the ratio fluctuated within a narrow band between 9.26 and 10.36. Third, a valuation expansion phase began in 2014 and continued through 2024, with the ratio climbing from 13.02 to 36.77.
The divergence between share price growth and operating profit growth is most evident after 2014. While operating profit per share increased approximately 3.2 times between 2014 and 2024, the share price increased approximately 11.9 times during the same interval. This indicates that the market has applied a significantly higher premium to the company's operating earnings over time, leading to the peak P/OP ratio of 36.77 in 2024.
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