Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS – Get Free Report) and RB Global (NYSE:RBA – Get Free Report) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.
Profitability
This table compares Cintas and RB Global’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Cintas | 17.75% | 42.05% | 19.76% |
| RB Global | 9.99% | 12.37% | 5.58% |
Volatility & Risk
Cintas has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RB Global has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Dividends
Institutional and Insider Ownership
63.5% of Cintas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.4% of RB Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.9% of Cintas shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of RB Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Cintas and RB Global”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Cintas | $11.26 billion | 7.12 | $2.00 billion | $3.74 | 53.60 |
| RB Global | $4.59 billion | 3.37 | $423.10 million | $2.33 | 35.86 |
Cintas has higher revenue and earnings than RB Global. RB Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cintas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Cintas and RB Global, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Cintas | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2.53 |
| RB Global | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2.90 |
Cintas presently has a consensus price target of $212.31, suggesting a potential upside of 5.90%. RB Global has a consensus price target of $128.00, suggesting a potential upside of 53.20%. Given RB Global’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RB Global is more favorable than Cintas.
Summary
Cintas beats RB Global on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Cintas
Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company rents and services uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items; and provides restroom cleaning services and supplies, as well as sells uniforms. In addition, the company offers first aid and safety services, and fire protection products and services. It provides its products and services through its distribution network and local delivery routes, or local representatives to small service and manufacturing companies, as well as major corporations. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cintas Corporation was formerly a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation.
About RB Global
RB Global, Inc., an omnichannel marketplace, provides insights, services, and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Its marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., an auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding; IAA, a digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers; Rouse Services, which provides asset management, data-driven intelligence, and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, a technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport solution. The company's brands include GovPlanet, an online marketplace for the sale of government and military assets; RB Auction, an onsite and online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment; IronPlanet, an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment; Marketplace-E, an online solution that make offers/buy now format; Rouse Appraisals, a certified appraisal service solution; Ritchie List Mascus, an online equipment listing service and B2B dealer portal; CSAToday, an online reporting and analysis tool that gives sellers the ability to manage their vehicle assets and monitor sales performance; and Catastrophe Response Services. In addition, it offers title, data, transportation and logistics, refurbishing, inspection, and financial services. It serves customers across various asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining, and agriculture. RB Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois.
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