Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2012

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, 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
For the three months ended November 30, 2011
Revenue	$	722,789	$	111,946	$	101,687	$	82,704	$	—		$	1,019,126
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	104,477	$	13,242	$	8,962	$	6,004	$	(17,325	)	$	115,360
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	$	2,813,707	$	143,880	$	393,429	$	590,517	$	276,349		$	4,217,882
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2011
Revenue	$	1,442,212	$	213,648	$	205,430	$	175,016	$	—		$	2,036,306
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	203,895	$	21,649	$	17,345	$	18,370	$	(34,294	)	$	226,965
Total assets	$	2,803,231	$	157,339	$	364,461	$	552,676	$	337,605		$	4,215,312