Analog Devices, Inc. vs Cintas Corporation — how do they compare? Analog Devices, Inc. trades at $389.54 (market cap $187.67B), while Cintas Corporation trades at $205.28 (market cap $82.15B). The key difference: Analog Devices, Inc. is far larger — about 2.3× Cintas Corporation's market cap, and Analog Devices, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.14%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADI | CTAS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $187.67B | $82.15B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $445.48 | $225.10 |
52-Week Low | $225.20 | $163.55 |
Enterprise Value | $192.92B | $84.56B |
Dividend Yield | 1.14% | 1.01% |
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Analog Devices is a leading analog, mixed signal, and digital signal processing chipmaker. The firm has a significant market share lead in converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers, and more than half of its chip sales are made to industrial and automotive end markets. Analog Devices' chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.
Read more on ADI →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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