K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
36.41 CAD
-0.29 (-0.79%)
Overall KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KBL against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. KBL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBL is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KBL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KBL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KBL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KBL (2.60%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.84%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.45%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.86%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.6% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
ROA(3y)3.43%
ROA(5y)2.82%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.61%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
KBL has a Operating Margin of 8.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
KBL's Gross Margin of 79.74% is amongst the best of the industry. KBL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.61% | ||
| GM | 79.74% |
OM growth 3Y20.38%
OM growth 5Y4.09%
PM growth 3Y8.87%
PM growth 5Y3%
GM growth 3Y0.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KBL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KBL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KBL's Altman-Z score of 1.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KBL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.12. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KBL would need 9.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL (9.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.13, KBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.87, KBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KBL (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KBL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.31%.
Measured over the past years, KBL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.41% on average per year.
KBL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.75%.
Measured over the past years, KBL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.31%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%20.98%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.78% on average per year.
KBL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KBL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.49.
79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. KBL is around the same levels.
KBL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, KBL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KBL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KBL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y17.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.22%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, KBL pays a better dividend. On top of this KBL pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KBL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KBL decreases each year by -0.02%.
KBL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of KBL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
68.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP68.25%
EPS Next 2Y17.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.78%
TSX:KBL (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.41
-0.29 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap472.97M
Analysts78
Price Target51.68 (41.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP68.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-27.55%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(4)6.63%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.94%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.72%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.41%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.92%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.07%
PT rev (1m)1.67%
PT rev (3m)5.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)43.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)25.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 7.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)2.45
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY7.75%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY10.53%
SpS31.1
BVpS20.96
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)2.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.6% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.75% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.26% | ||
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.61% | ||
| GM | 79.74% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
ROA(3y)3.43%
ROA(5y)2.82%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
ROICexc(3y)5.98%
ROICexc(5y)4.44%
ROICexgc(3y)7.67%
ROICexgc(5y)5.61%
ROCE(3y)7.57%
ROCE(5y)5.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y37.67%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.45%
OM growth 3Y20.38%
OM growth 5Y4.09%
PM growth 3Y8.87%
PM growth 5Y3%
GM growth 3Y0.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.66 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 197.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score5
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)48.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)4%
Profit Quality(3y)234.71%
Profit Quality(5y)389.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.31%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
EPS Next Y13.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%20.98%
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.84%
EBIT growth 3Y42.76%
EBIT growth 5Y12.58%
EBIT Next Year117.65%
EBIT Next 3Y33.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y185.11%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y116.44%
OCF growth 3Y16.15%
OCF growth 5Y2.61%