UniFirst Corporation
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is trading at $252.79, about ₹24,283 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:04 AM ET, down 0.69% today. Indian residents can buy UniFirst from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$252.00
Today's high
$256.01
52 week low
$147.66
52 week high
$306.67
UNF opened at $253.93, closed previously at $254.54, and has traded between $147.66 and $306.67 over the past 52 weeks.
About
UniFirst Corporation is a prominent provider of workwear and protective uniforms, catering to businesses across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company segments its operations into U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid divisions. At its core, UniFirst manages the entire lifecycle of work clothing. This includes designing, manufacturing, personalizing, renting, cleaning, delivering, and selling a wide range of uniforms and protective apparel. Their offerings span from standard items like shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons to specialized protective gear, such as flame-resistant and high-visibility garments. Beyond uniforms, UniFirst supplies a comprehensive array of facility maintenance and hygiene products. This suite includes industrial wiping cloths, floor mats, and various facility service items, alongside dry and wet mops. They also distribute a selection of restroom and cleaning supplies, such as air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps, in addition to other textile products. UniFirst also extends into specialized services. They provide first aid cabinet services and a variety of other safety supplies. Notably, the company offers decontamination and cleaning for work clothes and other materials exposed to radioactive substances, as well as dedicated services for cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Clients benefit from flexible garment service models: Full-service rental programs: UniFirst handles all cleaning and maintenance of the garments. Lease programs: Employees take responsibility for the cleaning and upkeep of their leased garments. Purchase programs: Businesses can directly buy garments and associated items. UniFirst serves an exceptionally diverse client base spanning numerous sectors. This extensive list includes automotive service centers and dealers, delivery services, various retailers (food and general merchandise), food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, and a wide array of service companies. They also cater to wholesalers of soft and durable goods, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high-technology firms, and even utilities operating nuclear reactors. Essentially, UniFirst provides clothing solutions for any organization requiring employee attire for branding, identification, safety, or practical utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was established in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
233.10K
Market cap
$4.59B
P/E Ratio
38.19
Price-to-sales ratio
1.84
Enterprise value
$3.04B
Free cash flow yield
4.46%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.04
Return on equity
6.84%
ROIC
5.59%
Beta
0.61
Dividend yield
0.58%
Last dividend
$1.46
Financial overview
Revenue
$2.43B
Earnings per share
$8.33
Free cash flow
$141.36M
Net profit margin
4.65%
Gross margin
36.68%
EBITDA
$337.88M
Revenue growth
0.20%
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How to buy UniFirst from India
Indian residents can buy UniFirst shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for UniFirst and place an order
Find UniFirst by name or by its ticker, UNF, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. UniFirst trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your UniFirst position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in UniFirst from India
Trading and taxes when buying UniFirst from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. UniFirst’s current yield is 0.58%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy UniFirst stock?
Yes. UniFirst (UNF) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1984, in the Specialty Business Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one UniFirst share cost in rupees?
One UniFirst share is $252.79 — about ₹24,283 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the UniFirst price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying UniFirst from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy UniFirst with less than the price of one share?
Yes. A whole UniFirst share is $252.79, but there is no minimum trade size: you enter a rupee or dollar amount and receive the matching fraction.
How are gains on UniFirst shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the UniFirst price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does UniFirst pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. UniFirst pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.58%; the last declared dividend was $1.46 per share, about ₹140.25. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade UniFirst from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on UniFirst shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare UniFirst shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your UniFirst holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell UniFirst and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.