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U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D4.4%
  • 3M-7.1%
  • 1Y-15.1%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Diversified Support Services industry is up 4.4%, with Cintas up 5.2%. However, the industry is down 15% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 05 Apr 2026US$132.5bUS$32.3bUS$3.8b32.5x35.3x4.1x
Tue, 03 Mar 2026US$148.3bUS$32.1bUS$3.8b25.9x39.4x4.6x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$149.6bUS$32.0bUS$4.0b29.9x37.5x4.7x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$145.9bUS$32.0bUS$4.0b29x36.5x4.6x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$142.2bUS$31.6bUS$4.0b28x35.9x4.5x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$168.8bUS$30.8bUS$3.9b32.2x43.6x5.5x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$162.1bUS$33.0bUS$3.5b30.7x45.9x4.9x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$171.7bUS$34.2bUS$3.5b30.8x48.8x5x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$170.5bUS$33.7bUS$3.5b36.9x48.6x5.1x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$176.1bUS$33.7bUS$3.5b37.1x50.2x5.2x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$184.4bUS$34.0bUS$3.3b39.1x55.3x5.4x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$163.3bUS$35.6bUS$3.2b38.7x50.3x4.6x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$175.2bUS$36.5bUS$3.3b48.4x53x4.8x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$173.6bUS$36.1bUS$3.5b53.2x49.1x4.8x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$167.0bUS$36.1bUS$3.5b46.3x47.2x4.6x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$188.8bUS$35.7bUS$3.5b48.7x54.2x5.3x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$170.0bUS$36.1bUS$2.8b34.8x59.9x4.7x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$166.4bUS$36.0bUS$2.7b36.6x61.7x4.6x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$159.3bUS$35.9bUS$2.7b40.9x59x4.4x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$157.0bUS$35.6bUS$2.5b35.7x62.2x4.4x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$152.0bUS$35.5bUS$2.5b30.4x60.5x4.3x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$154.0bUS$35.6bUS$2.5b27.4x61.7x4.3x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$154.7bUS$35.0bUS$2.4b29.5x63.9x4.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$147.1bUS$35.0bUS$2.3b28.4x62.7x4.2x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$145.0bUS$36.3bUS$2.6b28.3x55.3x4x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$143.8bUS$36.3bUS$2.6b28.7x54.9x4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$139.5bUS$36.0bUS$2.5b26.7x55.9x3.9x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$124.8bUS$35.1bUS$3.1b25.2x40.3x3.6x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$124.2bUS$32.0bUS$2.9b26.9x42.3x3.9x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$121.9bUS$32.0bUS$2.8b24.6x42.8x3.8x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$129.3bUS$30.4bUS$2.7b30.3x48.3x4.3x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$127.5bUS$30.2bUS$780.5m30.7x163.4x4.2x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$120.9bUS$30.0bUS$678.5m30.2x178.1x4x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$115.9bUS$29.6bUS$976.7m32.2x118.7x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

118.7x


Total Market Cap: US$115.9bTotal Earnings: US$976.7mTotal Revenue: US$29.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 58.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Diversified Support Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 58.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 4.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Support Services industry have grown 57% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.0% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Diversified Support Services compare with similar industries?

US Market3.46%
Industrials2.97%
Commercial Services4.34%
Diversified Support Services4.43%
Security and Alarm Services5.00%
Environmental and Facilities Services4.59%
Commercial Printing1.16%
Office Services and Supplies-1.20%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CTAS CintasUS$174.345.2%
+US$3.5b		-8.4%PE36.1x
CPRT CopartUS$33.403.0%
+US$934.4m		-38.7%PE20.7x
RBA RB GlobalUS$98.343.9%
+US$693.5m		7.1%PE47.8x
OPLN OPENLANEUS$29.6210.7%
+US$305.1m		64.6%PS1.6x
UNF UniFirstUS$256.193.0%
+US$136.9m		56.8%PE34.2x

Latest News

CPRT
US$33.40
Copart
7D
3.0%
1Y
-38.7%

CPRT: Fee Rate Pressure Reset Will Support Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Copart by about $10 to the mid $30s, citing increasing competitive pressure on fee rates and fiscal Q2 results that fell short of expectations. Analyst Commentary Analysts are recalibrating expectations on Copart, with recent price target cuts into the low to mid $30s reflecting a more cautious stance on both pricing power and near term execution.
HCSG
US$18.35
Healthcare Services Group
7D
-0.8%
1Y
82.2%

HCSG: Outsourced Non Clinical Services And Buybacks Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have modestly raised their average price target on Healthcare Services Group to $24.00 per share, citing improving unit economics, stronger demand from skilled nursing facility clients, limited AI risk to the business model, and a more cautious stance on labor supply and current valuation following the recent rally. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view improving unit economics as a key support for execution, suggesting the company may have more room to invest in service quality and client retention while still protecting margins.
UNF
US$256.19
UniFirst
7D
3.0%
1Y
56.8%
VSTS
US$7.83
Vestis
7D
1.6%
1Y
-1.9%

VSTS: Pricing Execution And Margin Improvements Will Support Future Confidence

Analysts have slightly increased their average price target on Vestis to about $6, reflecting recent target increases from several firms. They cite updated views on the company’s pricing power, revenue growth challenges, and profitability outlook.
OPLN
US$29.62
OPENLANE
7D
10.7%
1Y
64.6%

OPLN: Dealer To Dealer Share Gains Will Drive 2026 Earnings Power

Narrative Update on OPENLANE The blended analyst price target for OPENLANE has shifted higher by about $1 to $2. This reflects recent target raises into the $35 to $40 range as analysts point to share gains in dealer to dealer auctions, better than expected Q4 results, and 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance that came in ahead of prior expectations.
GFAI
US$0.42
Guardforce AI
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-53.5%
CTAS
US$174.34
Cintas
7D
5.2%
1Y
-8.4%

CTAS: UniFirst Acquisition And Margin Strength Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts trimmed their average price targets on Cintas by single digit dollar amounts, pointing to updated views on fair value, discount rates and P/E multiples, even as they highlight potential earnings benefits from the UniFirst deal and see room for margin strength. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cintas shows a mix of enthusiasm for the UniFirst acquisition and caution around valuation and execution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings to reflect updated assumptions.
RBA
US$98.34
RB Global
7D
3.9%
1Y
7.1%

RBA: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Stronger Long Term Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for RB Global up by $1 to $146, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a lower discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by a reduced profit margin outlook. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan for RB Global, Inc.
ACVA
US$4.36
ACV Auctions
7D
5.1%
1Y
-67.2%

ACVA: Reset Expectations And Q4 Execution Will Drive Future Repricing

Narrative Update on ACV Auctions The updated analyst price target for ACV Auctions moves modestly lower within a roughly $7 to $16 range, as analysts weigh solid Q4 execution against reduced near term visibility and a slightly higher discount rate, along with only small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around ACV Auctions highlights a split view, with some firms trimming price targets or ratings while others lean into the story after the latest Q4 report and guidance update.
LQDT
US$31.16
Liquidity Services
7D
5.7%
1Y
5.8%
CVEO
US$26.43
Civeo
7D
-2.4%
1Y
21.2%
MIMI
US$0.26
Mint Incorporation
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-93.3%
QH
US$0.094
Quhuo
7D
-14.7%
1Y
-99.9%