Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Information related to operating segments

Information related to the operations of Cintas’ operating segments is set forth below: 

(In thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products		Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Corporate			Total
For the three months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	804,316	$	121,883	$	124,585	$	92,969	$	—		$	1,143,753
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	126,070	$	13,864	$	10,585	$	2,453	$	(16,401	)	$	136,571
For the three months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	755,839	$	110,203	$	111,513	$	82,831	$	—		$	1,060,386
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	116,051	$	10,404	$	9,654	$	2,914	$	(16,145	)	$	122,878
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	1,597,182	$	229,345	$	250,460	$	187,109	$	—		$	2,264,096
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	243,463	$	22,545	$	22,031	$	5,003	$	(32,856	)	$	260,186
Total assets	$	2,838,831	$	159,465	$	418,787	$	634,825	$	313,490		$	4,365,398
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	1,510,682	$	210,482	$	222,354	$	168,193	$	—		$	2,111,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	232,958	$	19,145	$	18,675	$	7,539	$	(32,666	)	$	245,651
Total assets	$	2,818,507	$	143,880	$	393,429	$	590,517	$	276,349		$	4,222,682