CTAS
Price
$213.69
Change
+$0.63 (+0.30%)
Updated
Oct 16 closing price
Capitalization
80.14B
61 days until earnings call
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VSMV
Price
$61.70
Change
+$0.01 (+0.02%)
Updated
Oct 16 closing price
Net Assets
157.05M
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CTAS vs VSMV

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CTAS vs. VSMV commentary
Oct 17, 2026

To compare these two companies we present long-term analysis, their fundamental ratings and make comparative short-term technical analysis which are presented below. The conclusion is CTAS is a Hold and VSMV is a Hold.

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SUMMARIES
A.I.Advisor
a Summary for CTAS with price predictions
Oct 16, 2026

CTAS in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on October 08, 2026

CTAS moved above its 50-day moving average on October 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In 29 of 39 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 07, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CTAS as a result. In 51 of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CTAS just turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where CTAS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 25 of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.

The 10-day moving average for CTAS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 15, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 10 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.

Following a +2.43% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CTAS advanced for three days, in 196 of 342 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CTAS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 38%.

CTAS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 15, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for CTAS entered a downward trend on October 05, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 20 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 26 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 28 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. CTAS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 55 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 87 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (15.408) is normal, around the industry mean (8.137). P/E Ratio (39.562) is within average values for comparable stocks, (60.108). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.144) is also within normal values, averaging (1.946). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.194) is also within normal values, averaging (9.694).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 95 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

A.I.Advisor
a Summary for VSMV with price predictions
Oct 16, 2026

VSMV in upward trend: 10-day moving average crossed above 50-day moving average on October 16, 2026

The 10-day moving average for VSMV crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 16, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 12 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 86%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 08, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on VSMV as a result. In 68 of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 83%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for VSMV just turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where VSMV's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 42 of 55 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.

VSMV moved above its 50-day moving average on October 14, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a +1.15% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VSMV advanced for three days, in 301 of 355 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 85%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VSMV declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 61%.

VSMV broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 14, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for VSMV entered a downward trend on October 12, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

FUNDAMENTALS RATINGS
CTAS: Fundamental Ratings
CTAS
OUTLOOK RATING
1..100
39
VALUATION
overvalued / fair valued / undervalued
1..100
87
Overvalued
PROFIT vs RISK RATING
1..100
20
SMR RATING
1..100
26
PRICE GROWTH RATING
1..100
28
P/E GROWTH RATING
1..100
55
SEASONALITY SCORE
1..100
90

Tickeron ratings are formulated such that a rating of 1 designates the most successful stocks in a given industry, while a rating of 100 points to the least successful stocks for that industry.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Technical Analysis
CTASVSMV
RSI
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
38%
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
68%
Stochastic
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
44%
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
63%
Momentum
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
62%
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
83%
MACD
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
58%
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
76%
TrendWeek
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
57%
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
84%
TrendMonth
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
61%
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
82%
Advances
ODDS (%)
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
57%
Bullish Trend 1 day ago
85%
Declines
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 18 days ago
38%
Bearish Trend 18 days ago
61%
BollingerBands
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
38%
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
65%
Aroon
ODDS (%)
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
62%
Bearish Trend 1 day ago
72%
COMPARISON
Comparison
Oct 17, 2026
Stock price -- (CTAS: $213.69)
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Market capitalization --

Long-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a long-term outlook for a ticker by using Fundamental Analysis (FA) ratings. The rating of 1 to 100, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, is divided into thirds. The first third (a green rating of 1-33) indicates that the ticker is undervalued; the second third (a grey number between 34 and 66) means that the ticker is valued fairly; and the last third (red number of 67 to 100) reflects that the ticker is overvalued. We use an FA Score to show how many ratings show the ticker to be undervalued (green) or overvalued (red).

CTAS’s FA Score shows that 3 FA rating(s) are green while .

  • CTAS’s FA Score: 3 green, 2 red.

Short-Term Analysis

It is best to consider a short-term outlook for a ticker by using Technical Analysis (TA) indicators. We use Odds of Success as the percentage of outcomes which confirm successful trade signals in the past.

If the Odds of Success (the likelihood of the continuation of a trend) for each indicator are greater than 50%, then the generated signal is confirmed. A green percentage from 90% to 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bullish trend. A red percentage from 90% - 51% indicates that the ticker is in a bearish trend. All grey percentages are below 50% and are considered not to confirm the trend signal.

CTAS’s TA Score shows that 5 TA indicator(s) are bullish.

  • CTAS’s TA Score: 5 bullish, 5 bearish.

Price Growth

CTAS (@Office Equipment/Supplies) experienced а +5.57% price change this weekfor the same time period.

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the @Office Equipment/Supplies industry was -4.02%. For the same industry, the average monthly price growth was -6.85%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6.49%.

Reported Earning Dates

CTAS is expected to report earnings on Dec 17, 2026.

Industries' Descriptions

@Office Equipment/Supplies (-4.02% weekly)

The industry produces equipment regularly used in offices by businesses and other organizations, and could range from items like Blank sheet paper, calendars, Label and adhesive paper, paper clips, janitorial supplies, to larger /higher cost products like computers, printers, photocopiers, office furniture and so on. Many businesses in the office supply industry have been expanding into related markets like business cards, plus printing and binding of high quality, high volume business and engineering documents. Some companies in this industry also offer shipping services, including packaging and bulk mailing. Herman Miller, Inc., Steelcase Inc. and HNI Corporation.

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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, VSMV has been loosely correlated with SEIC. These tickers have moved in lockstep 63% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if VSMV jumps, then SEIC could also see price increases.

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NAME
Correlation
To VSMV
1D Price
Change %
VSMV100%
+0.01%
SEIC - VSMV
63%
Loosely correlated
-0.83%
CTAS - VSMV
59%
Loosely correlated
+0.30%
V - VSMV
58%
Loosely correlated
+0.72%
LOW - VSMV
55%
Loosely correlated
+0.85%
TROW - VSMV
54%
Loosely correlated
-0.39%
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