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Cintas vs Ralph Lauren: CTAS and RL compared
Cintas is the larger company: $3.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.2B for Ralph Lauren (Q2 FY27). Cintas is growing faster (+11% against +9% a year earlier). Cintas is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.6% against 16.6%.
Where the money goes: CTAS and RL
Cintas (CTAS) · Q1 FY27
Cintas, Q1 FY27: revenue $3.0B (+11% year over year), operating margin 23.6%, net earnings $552M, operating cash flow $572M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ralph Lauren (RL) · Q2 FY27
Ralph Lauren, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.2B (+9% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $297M, operating cash flow $279M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cintas (CTAS) | Ralph Lauren (RL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $3.0B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +9% |
| Gross margin | 51.5% | 74.2% |
| Operating margin | 23.6% | 16.6% |
| Net earnings | $552M | $297M |
| Net margin | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $572M | $279M |
| Free cash flow | $465M | $218M |
| Market value | $90.5B | $23.0B |
| P/E | 44.2× | 21.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $218.44 | $446.62 |
Where the revenue comes from
Cintas
- Uniform Rental and Facility Services: $2.3B (76%)
- First Aid and Safety Services: $389M (13%)
- Fire Protection Services: $252M (8%)
- Uniform Direct Sales: $78.4M (3%)
Ralph Lauren
- North America segment: $886M (40%)
- Europe segment: $696M (32%)
- Asia segment: $571M (26%)
- Other Non-Reportable Segment-Related: $40.4M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cintas or Ralph Lauren?
Cintas is the larger company: $3.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.2B for Ralph Lauren (Q2 FY27).
Is Cintas or Ralph Lauren growing faster?
Cintas is growing faster (+11% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cintas or Ralph Lauren?
Cintas is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.6% against 16.6%.
More: Cintas earnings · how Cintas makes money · Ralph Lauren earnings · how Ralph Lauren makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 7, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.