Albertsons Companies Inc vs Cintas Corporation — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.95B), while Cintas Corporation trades at $205.28 (market cap $82.15B). The key difference: Cintas Corporation is far larger — about 13.8× Albertsons Companies Inc's market cap, and Albertsons Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (5.55%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | CTAS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.95B | $82.15B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $225.10 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $163.55 |
Enterprise Value | $21.35B | $84.56B |
Dividend Yield | 5.55% | 1.01% |
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Albertsons is the second-largest traditional grocer in America, operating 2,276 stores under 24 banners in 34 states (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Around 75% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 20% also sell fuel. Albertsons has a significant private-label operation, accounting for around 20% of sales (excluding fuel). While its own brand assortment is mainly manufactured by third parties, Albertsons operates 20 food production plants (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Albertsons is a top-two grocer in two thirds of its major markets (as of early 2022, according to company data), and virtually all of its sales come from the United States.
Read more on ACI →In its core uniform and facility services unit (78% of sales), Cintas provides uniform rental programs to businesses across the size spectrum, mostly in North America. The firm is by far the largest provider in the industry. Facilities products generally include the rental and sale of entrance mat, mops, shop towels, hand sanitizers, and restroom supplies. Cintas also runs a first aid and safety services business (11% of sales), a fire protection services business (7% of sales), and a uniform direct sales business (4% of sales).
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