K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
34.51 CAD
-0.46 (-1.32%)
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. KBL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBL was profitable.
In the past year KBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KBL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KBL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KBL (2.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.87%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBL is in line with the industry average of 6.20%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KBL (4.25%) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KBL has a Operating Margin of 8.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KBL (79.55%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
KBL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KBL has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that KBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KBL's Altman-Z score of 1.54 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 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.78, KBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KBL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08. This is comparable 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 | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
KBL has a Current Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KBL (1.89) is better than 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.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 26.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
KBL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.64.
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 (26.11), we can say KBL is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.38, KBL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say KBL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
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 25.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.25. KBL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
TSX:KBL (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.51
-0.46 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap448.28M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (48.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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)-0.99%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)28.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 6.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.59%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.07
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 | 1.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.29%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%49.28%
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3Y42.76%
EBIT growth 5Y12.58%
EBIT Next Year165.4%
EBIT Next 3Y48.34%
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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.4%.