CTAS
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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) closed at $179.34 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.5% above its 200-week moving average of $158.02. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 23.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2174 weeks of data, CTAS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CTAS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.5%.
With a market cap of $71.7 billion, CTAS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 43.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 16.1x book value.
CTAS is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 100.00%.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CTAS would have grown to $10312, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming CTAS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 10.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CTAS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CTAS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying CTAS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.9% after 12 months (median -3.0%), compared to +12.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 39% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +0.5% vs +13.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CTAS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CTAS has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +7.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 5 | 15.1% | +85.9% | +3667.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 2.4% | +10.3% | +2458.5% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 1 | 1.6% | -3.4% | +2214.6% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 2.8% | -2.2% | +2219.6% |
| Jan 2003 | Oct 2003 | 40 | 23.6% | +9.7% | +2231.3% |
| Feb 2004 | Mar 2004 | 6 | 4.4% | +3.6% | +2127.2% |
| May 2004 | May 2004 | 1 | 0.6% | -7.2% | +2102.0% |
| Jul 2004 | Nov 2004 | 15 | 9.0% | +8.0% | +2154.6% |
| Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 | 3 | 1.7% | -4.5% | +2098.9% |
| Mar 2005 | Jul 2005 | 18 | 12.5% | -1.0% | +2102.5% |
| Aug 2005 | Nov 2005 | 12 | 8.9% | -11.3% | +2155.6% |
| Dec 2005 | Mar 2006 | 13 | 5.7% | +1.0% | +2120.6% |
| Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 | 1 | 0.1% | -9.9% | +2156.1% |
| May 2006 | Oct 2006 | 21 | 14.9% | -7.6% | +2158.8% |
| Oct 2006 | Nov 2006 | 1 | 0.0% | -12.0% | +2195.3% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 6 | 3.2% | -12.6% | +2255.2% |
| Feb 2007 | Nov 2010 | 196 | 46.2% | -25.8% | +2261.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 5.7% | +114.8% | +363.2% |
| Average | 19 | — | +7.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTAS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cintas Corporation (CTAS) is currently 13.5% above its 200-week moving average of $158.02. It would need to fall to $158.02 to cross below the line.
What is CTAS's 200-week moving average price?
Cintas Corporation's 200-week moving average is $158.02 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CTAS drops below its 200-week moving average?
CTAS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is CTAS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CTAS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 2.2%. Return on equity is 43.4%. Price-to-book is 16.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CTAS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CTAS would have grown to $10312, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 15.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CTAS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CTAS pay a dividend?
Yes. Cintas Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 100.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20