Who Generates Higher Gross Profit? Cintas Corporation or Rockwell Automation, Inc.

A Decade of Gross Profit: Cintas vs. Rockwell Automation

In the competitive landscape of industrial services and automation, Cintas Corporation and Rockwell Automation, Inc. have been vying for supremacy in gross profit generation. Over the past decade, Cintas has consistently outperformed Rockwell, with a notable 50% increase in gross profit from 2014 to 2023. In 2023, Cintas reported a gross profit of approximately $4.17 billion, marking a significant lead over Rockwell's $3.72 billion.

Cintas's growth trajectory is impressive, with a steady upward trend, particularly from 2018 onwards, where it surpassed Rockwell by a margin of 15% to 20% annually. This growth can be attributed to strategic expansions and a robust service portfolio. Meanwhile, Rockwell Automation has shown resilience, maintaining a stable gross profit with a slight uptick in recent years.

As we look to the future, the question remains: Can Rockwell Automation close the gap, or will Cintas continue to dominate?