K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
35.14 CAD
+0.18 (+0.51%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KBL. KBL was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While KBL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBL is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. 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.
KBL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KBL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KBL's Return On Assets of 2.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.96%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.87%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBL is in line with the industry average of 5.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
| ROIC | 4.87% |
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
KBL's Profit Margin of 4.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KBL's Operating Margin of 8.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 79.55%, KBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.25% | ||
| GM | 79.55% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
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
KBL has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that KBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KBL has a Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
KBL has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.78. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KBL would need 8.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KBL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KBL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.89, KBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KBL has a better Quick ratio (1.22) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KBL have decreased strongly by -17.52% in the last year.
KBL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.41% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 26.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)-17.52%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.29%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%49.28%
3.2 Future
KBL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.97% yearly.
KBL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.83%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue Next Year34.88%
Revenue Next 2Y26.27%
Revenue Next 3Y18.13%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBL.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say KBL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.11 indicates a correct valuation of KBL.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. KBL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 83.33% 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 | 12.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KBL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KBL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.11
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%, KBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. KBL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KBL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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.
KBL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
KBL pays out 69.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP69.4%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
TSX:KBL (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.14
+0.18 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap456.47M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (45.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP69.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.88%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.18%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.39%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.7%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.27%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.11 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 6.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.15%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.38%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.11
Graham Number26.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
| ROCE | 6.3% | ||
| ROIC | 4.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.92% | ||
| OM | 8.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.25% | ||
| GM | 79.55% | ||
| FCFM | 8.17% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y37.67%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 192.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)-17.52%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
EPS Next Y12.83%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.29%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%49.28%
Revenue Next Year34.88%
Revenue Next 2Y26.27%
Revenue Next 3Y18.13%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3Y42.76%
EBIT growth 5Y12.58%
EBIT Next Year174.43%
EBIT Next 3Y48.38%
EBIT Next 5Y36.13%
FCF growth 1Y60.87%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y51.78%
OCF growth 3Y16.15%
OCF growth 5Y2.61%
K-BRO LINEN INC / KBL.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KBL.CA.
What is the valuation status of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for K-BRO LINEN INC?
K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is K-BRO LINEN INC?
The financial health rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KBL stock?
The dividend rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.4%.