K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:KBL • CA48243M1077

35.18 CAD
-0.54 (-1.51%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This KBL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KBL against 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 overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KBL.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KBL was profitable.
  • 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.
KBL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • KBL has a Return On Assets (2.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KBL has a Return On Equity (6.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KBL (4.87%) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
  • 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 5.85%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of KBL (8.43%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KBL has a better Gross Margin (79.55%) than 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 RankSector 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%
KBL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. KBL.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBL is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KBL is higher compared to a year ago.
KBL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingKBL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
KBL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.56, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • KBL has a Altman-Z score (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL is 8.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take KBL, 8.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL (8.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KBL has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.08, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 8.78
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.98%
KBL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KBL's Current ratio of 1.89 is amongst the best of the industry. KBL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of KBL (1.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.22
KBL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. KBL.CA Growth Analysis

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.
  • Looking at the last year, KBL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.29%.
  • KBL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.16% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.97% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KBL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
KBL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. KBL.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.10 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KBL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.13, the valuation of KBL can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say KBL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.1
Fwd PE 15.13
KBL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.29
EV/EBITDA 9.27
KBL.CA Per share dataKBL.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • 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 21.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.11
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%

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5. KBL.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%, KBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, KBL pays a better dividend. On top of this KBL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KBL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KBL decreases each year by -0.02%.
  • KBL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
KBL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareKBL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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%
KBL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M
KBL.CA Dividend Payout.KBL.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBL.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KBL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

K-BRO LINEN INC

TSX:KBL (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

35.18

-0.54 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-12
Earnings (Next)03-19
Inst Owners34.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap456.99M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.61 (46.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.21%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP69.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27
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)0.86%
PT rev (3m)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.1
Fwd PE 15.13
P/S 1
P/FCF 12.29
P/OCF 8.79
P/B 1.65
P/tB 6.6
EV/EBITDA 9.27
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.61%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.14%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.37%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.11
Graham Number26.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.56
F-Score4
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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 Year174.37%
EBIT Next 3Y48.31%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for K-BRO LINEN INC?

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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 24.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.


What is the financial health of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 4 / 10.