Cintas Corporation vs FirstEnergy Corp. — how do they compare? Cintas Corporation trades at $205.28 (market cap $82.15B), while FirstEnergy Corp. trades at $46.86 (market cap $27.10B). The key difference: Cintas Corporation is far larger — about 3× FirstEnergy Corp.'s market cap, and FirstEnergy Corp. pays the higher dividend (3.97%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CTAS | FE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $82.15B | $27.10B |
Sector | Industrials | Utilities |
52-Week High | $225.10 | $51.91 |
52-Week Low | $163.55 | $42.83 |
Enterprise Value | $84.56B | $56.02B |
Dividend Yield | 1.01% | 3.97% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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).
Read more on CTAS →FirstEnergy is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the United States with 10 regulated distribution companies across six mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems with 24,000 miles of lines.
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