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U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M-6.7%
  • 1Y-10.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Support Services industry has risen 2.2%, driven by gains from Cintas of 1.9%. Meanwhile, Vestis actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 5.6% in the last week. However, the industry is down 9.4% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$145.8bUS$32.0bUS$4.0b29x36.5x4.6x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$141.8bUS$31.6bUS$3.9b27.5x36.2x4.5x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$166.2bUS$30.8bUS$3.9b31.2x42.9x5.4x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$164.5bUS$33.0bUS$3.5b31x46.6x5x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$174.8bUS$34.2bUS$3.5b31.2x49.6x5.1x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$170.7bUS$33.7bUS$3.5b37.4x48.7x5.1x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$177.9bUS$33.7bUS$3.5b36.5x50.7x5.3x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$181.3bUS$33.8bUS$3.3b42.2x54.5x5.4x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$174.9bUS$35.6bUS$3.2b40.6x53.9x4.9x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$175.8bUS$36.4bUS$3.3b49.1x53.2x4.8x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$173.6bUS$36.1bUS$3.5b51.2x49.1x4.8x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$169.8bUS$35.9bUS$3.6b46.7x47.7x4.7x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$182.3bUS$35.7bUS$3.5b48.2x52.3x5.1x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$172.1bUS$36.0bUS$2.8b35.9x61.4x4.8x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$164.4bUS$36.0bUS$2.7b36.2x61x4.6x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$158.1bUS$35.9bUS$2.7b40.8x58.5x4.4x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$158.1bUS$35.6bUS$2.5b34.8x62.6x4.4x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$151.6bUS$35.5bUS$2.5b30.8x60.3x4.3x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$153.2bUS$34.9bUS$2.4b31.3x65x4.4x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$153.1bUS$35.0bUS$2.4b29x63.2x4.4x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$147.3bUS$35.0bUS$2.3b28.4x62.8x4.2x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$142.8bUS$37.0bUS$2.6b27.9x54.2x3.9x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$144.1bUS$36.3bUS$2.6b29.2x55x4x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$139.2bUS$36.0bUS$2.5b27.6x55.7x3.9x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$125.3bUS$35.1bUS$3.1b25.7x40.4x3.6x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$126.7bUS$32.0bUS$2.9b27.2x43.2x4x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$121.1bUS$32.0bUS$2.8b27.5x42.6x3.8x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$129.1bUS$30.4bUS$2.7b29.7x48.2x4.2x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$126.6bUS$30.2bUS$780.5m31.3x162.2x4.2x
Fri, 12 May 2023US$120.4bUS$30.0bUS$679.0m30.4x177.4x4x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023US$114.5bUS$29.6bUS$966.9m30.3x118.4x3.9x
Tue, 07 Mar 2023US$108.9bUS$29.3bUS$1.3b27.3x81.6x3.7x
Thu, 02 Feb 2023US$109.8bUS$29.5bUS$1.2b24.4x89.3x3.7x
Sat, 31 Dec 2022US$103.6bUS$29.4bUS$1.2b21x85.9x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

85.9x


Total Market Cap: US$103.6bTotal Earnings: US$1.2bTotal Revenue: US$29.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 63.4x202320242025
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 35.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 63.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 4.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Support Services industry have grown 49% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.9% 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 Market2.62%
Industrials1.36%
Commercial Services0.85%
Diversified Support Services1.48%
Office Services and Supplies0.97%
Environmental and Facilities Services0.65%
Commercial Printing-1.20%
Security and Alarm Services-1.25%
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$190.661.8%
+US$938.6m		1.2%PE40.3x
UNF UniFirstUS$199.0014.2%
+US$448.4m		12.2%PE24.3x
RBA RB GlobalUS$105.391.2%
+US$222.8m		15.9%PE50x
KAR OPENLANEUS$30.772.6%
+US$83.9m		50.1%PE34.6x
CPRT CopartUS$39.150.1%
+US$38.7m		-33.8%PE23.8x

Latest News

VSTS
US$6.69
Vestis
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-57.8%
CPRT
US$39.15
Copart
7D
0.1%
1Y
-33.8%
RBA
US$105.39
RB Global
7D
1.2%
1Y
15.9%

Are Investors Undervaluing RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) By 42%?

Dec 23
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CTAS
US$190.66
Cintas
7D
1.8%
1Y
1.2%

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Dec 22
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UNF
US$199.00
UniFirst
7D
14.2%
1Y
12.2%
ACVA
US$8.15
ACV Auctions
7D
1.9%
1Y
-62.4%

ACVA: Digital Auction Share Gains Will Support Future Margin Expansion

Analysts have nudged their price target on ACV Auctions modestly higher to reflect a slightly lower discount rate, marginally improved profit margin expectations, and a more balanced view of sector fundamentals, with recent Street research showing targets ranging from $6 to $20 per share. Analyst Commentary Street research on ACV Auctions reflects a mix of optimism around the company’s long term growth profile and caution regarding execution risks and sector cyclicality.
LQDT
US$30.97
Liquidity Services
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-2.4%
KAR
US$30.77
OPENLANE
7D
2.6%
1Y
50.1%

KAR: Share Repurchases And Preferred Buyback Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on OPENLANE to $31.81 per share, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and a marginally richer future earnings multiple based on their updated assumptions. What's in the News Completed a common share repurchase of 1,463,403 shares, or 1.36 percent of shares outstanding, for a total of $35.63 million under the buyback program announced on May 7, 2025 (company disclosure) Repurchased 1,050,215 shares, or 0.98 percent of shares outstanding, for $26.28 million between July 1 and September 30, 2025, as the latest tranche under the ongoing buyback (company disclosure) Revised 2025 guidance to income from continuing operations of $139 million to $144 million, up from prior guidance of $132 million to $140 million, while now expecting a diluted loss from continuing operations per share of $1.32 to $1.28 instead of prior projected diluted income of $0.61 to $0.66 (company guidance) Closed the repurchase of 53 percent of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and amended its Credit Agreement to add $550 million in secured term loans to fund the transaction (company disclosure) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Unchanged at $31.81 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.
HCSG
US$19.58
Healthcare Services Group
7D
2.3%
1Y
70.1%

HCSG: Higher Price Objective And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Healthcare Services Group by $2 to $22, citing continued confidence in the company's outlook and maintaining a positive rating on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the higher price target reflects growing confidence that Healthcare Services Group can sustain its recent operational improvements, supporting an upward re-rating of the shares.
GFAI
US$0.69
Guardforce AI
7D
-9.3%
1Y
-39.4%
CVEO
US$23.54
Civeo
7D
3.7%
1Y
6.6%
QH
US$1.17
Quhuo
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-99.1%