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U.S. Diversified Support Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies32
  • 7D-3.9%
  • 3M-7.2%
  • 1Y-16.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Support Services industry has dropped 3.9%, driven by a pullback from Cintas of 6.0%. Meanwhile, Liquidity Services actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 6.7% in the last week. The industry has fallen 16% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Mar 2026US$133.1bUS$32.0bUS$3.8b27.2x35.4x4.2x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026US$146.2bUS$32.1bUS$4.0b32x36.6x4.6x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$151.5bUS$32.0bUS$4.0b30.5x38x4.7x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$143.6bUS$31.8bUS$4.0b27.8x36.3x4.5x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$142.8bUS$31.0bUS$3.9b28x36.3x4.6x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$172.9bUS$30.8bUS$3.9b31.7x44.6x5.6x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$168.2bUS$33.0bUS$3.5b30.8x47.7x5.1x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$170.3bUS$34.0bUS$3.5b30x48.4x5x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$176.3bUS$33.7bUS$3.5b37.8x50.2x5.2x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$178.0bUS$34.1bUS$3.4b36.4x53x5.2x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$179.4bUS$35.6bUS$3.2b40.8x55.2x5x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$169.9bUS$35.5bUS$3.2b45.8x53.9x4.8x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$181.5bUS$36.3bUS$3.6b48.7x49.9x5x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$172.9bUS$36.1bUS$3.5b51.2x48.9x4.8x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$182.4bUS$35.8bUS$3.5b51.3x52.3x5.1x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$183.5bUS$36.3bUS$3.6b40.9x50.6x5.1x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$168.8bUS$36.0bUS$2.8b36.1x60.3x4.7x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$158.9bUS$36.0bUS$2.7b34.9x59x4.4x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$153.0bUS$35.8bUS$2.6b34.4x59.8x4.3x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$153.9bUS$35.6bUS$2.5b34.5x60.9x4.3x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$149.6bUS$35.5bUS$2.5b30.7x59.5x4.2x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$152.5bUS$35.0bUS$2.4b28.5x63.3x4.4x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$157.5bUS$35.0bUS$2.4b28.7x65.2x4.5x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$145.1bUS$34.4bUS$2.3b28.1x64.2x4.2x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$141.2bUS$36.3bUS$2.6b26x53.7x3.9x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$138.7bUS$36.1bUS$2.6b29.1x54x3.8x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$137.0bUS$35.8bUS$2.3b31x59.4x3.8x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$127.2bUS$32.2bUS$3.0b27x43x3.9x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$126.1bUS$31.9bUS$2.9b29x44.2x3.9x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$123.3bUS$31.9bUS$2.6b26.3x47.3x3.9x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$123.8bUS$30.2bUS$2.6b29.1x47.2x4.1x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$125.2bUS$30.2bUS$780.5m30.4x160.4x4.1x
Wed, 03 May 2023US$117.8bUS$29.7bUS$984.9m31.1x119.6x4x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023US$115.8bUS$29.6bUS$976.7m30.4x118.5x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

118.5x


Total Market Cap: US$115.8bTotal 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 59.5x202420252026
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 35.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 59.5x.
  • 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 2.6% 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 Market-1.74%
Industrials-1.32%
Commercial Services-3.39%
Diversified Support Services-3.92%
Security and Alarm Services1.77%
Commercial Printing-1.93%
Office Services and Supplies-3.19%
Environmental and Facilities Services-3.32%
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
LQDT Liquidity ServicesUS$29.946.7%
+US$58.0m		-8.5%PE31.2x
VSTS VestisUS$7.725.0%
+US$48.8m		-25.2%PS0.4x
OPLN OPENLANEUS$27.490.6%
+US$17.0m		30.5%PS1.5x
QH QuhuoUS$0.0983.7%
+US$88.6k		-99.9%PE8x

Latest News

BTM
US$3.27
Bitcoin Depot
7D
-18.9%
1Y
-68.4%
RBA
US$97.22
RB Global
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-2.9%

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$4.81
ACV Auctions
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-70.0%

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.
CPRT
US$33.39
Copart
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-39.4%

CPRT: Fee Rate Pressure Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Copart The analyst price target for Copart has been reduced by $11 to $34, as analysts cite increasing competitive pressure on fee rates and fiscal Q2 results that came in below expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Copart focus on lower price targets and specific execution risks that investors are watching closely.
HCSG
US$19.53
Healthcare Services Group
7D
-3.0%
1Y
89.6%

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

Narrative Update on Healthcare Services Group The analyst price target for Healthcare Services Group has been refined to $24.00. This reflects updated views that balance improving unit economics, resilient demand from skilled nursing facilities, minimal AI risk to the business model, and ongoing caution around labor supply and current valuation.
VSTS
US$7.72
Vestis
7D
5.0%
1Y
-25.2%

VSTS: Fair Value View Balances Execution Challenges And Margin Improvement Potential

Narrative Update Overview Analysts have lifted Vestis' fair value estimate from $5.67 to $8.18 and raised their price targets, with firms citing updated views on revenue trends, margin potential, and future P/E assumptions, despite some ongoing concerns about growth constraints and pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Vestis, with several price target increases sitting alongside a Sell rating and concerns about the business model.
LQDT
US$29.94
Liquidity Services
7D
6.7%
1Y
-8.5%
UNF
US$266.23
UniFirst
7D
-2.8%
1Y
34.8%

UNF: Cintas Deal Terms And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Sustain Overvaluation

Analysts have raised their price target on UniFirst from $197 to $232. This reflects updated assumptions that incorporate a higher future P/E multiple while keeping revenue growth, profit margin, and discount rate broadly consistent with prior estimates.
OPLN
US$27.49
OPENLANE
7D
0.6%
1Y
30.5%

OPLN: Q4 Share Gains And 2026 Guidance Will Support Higher Earnings Power

OPENLANE's updated analyst price target edges higher by about $0.10, reflecting analysts' focus on recent Q4 outperformance, higher 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, and share gains in the dealer-to-dealer market. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around OPENLANE has centered on the Q4 performance, updated 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, and the implications for valuation and execution risk.
CTAS
US$181.21
Cintas
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-6.9%
QH
US$0.098
Quhuo
7D
3.7%
1Y
-99.9%
OMEX
US$1.22
Odyssey Marine Exploration
7D
-19.7%
1Y
169.1%