K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:KBL • CA48243M1077
Current stock price
38.85 CAD
+0.41 (+1.07%)
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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.
1. KBL.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KBL had positive earnings in the past year.
- KBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- KBL has a Return On Assets (2.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBL has a better Return On Equity (6.57%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KBL (5.89%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBL is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.55% | ||
| ROE | 6.57% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% |
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)3.09%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)5.28%
1.3 Margins
- KBL has a Profit Margin of 3.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.26%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 79.33%, KBL belongs to the best 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 | 9.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 79.33% |
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y39.94%
PM growth 3Y35.97%
PM growth 5Y12.93%
GM growth 3Y1.38%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KBL has a Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.77. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KBL would need 6.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KBL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.77. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that KBL has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.07, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KBL (1.88) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.16, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. KBL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KBL have decreased strongly by -27.43% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.52% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, KBL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.64%.
- KBL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.43%
EPS 3Y52.47%
EPS 5Y29.52%
EPS Q2Q%-43.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.64%
Revenue growth 3Y22.36%
Revenue growth 5Y20.85%
Sales Q2Q%53.79%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- KBL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y60.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. KBL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.35, the valuation of KBL can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.86, the valuation of KBL can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.29), we can say KBL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 45.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
5. KBL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%, 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 1.09. KBL pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KBL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KBL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
- KBL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- KBL pays out 78.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KBL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP78.65%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
KBL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:KBL (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
38.85
+0.41 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-19 2026-03-19/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners27.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap504.66M
Revenue(TTM)506.78M
Net Income(TTM)17.99M
Analysts80
Price Target51.68 (33.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP78.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-30 2026-04-30 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.8%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.88%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(4)-16.88%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-26.77%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.01%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.53%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.25%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.54%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.34%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)0.13%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-103.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-101.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.86 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 7.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY9.38%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY12.43%
SpS39.01
BVpS21.08
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number24.6402 (-36.58%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.55% | ||
| ROE | 6.57% | ||
| ROCE | 7.81% | ||
| ROIC | 5.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.52% | ||
| OM | 9.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.55% | ||
| GM | 79.33% | ||
| FCFM | 9.34% |
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)3.09%
ROE(3y)8.85%
ROE(5y)6.68%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)5.28%
ROICexc(3y)7%
ROICexc(5y)5.4%
ROICexgc(3y)9.65%
ROICexgc(5y)7.21%
ROCE(3y)9.03%
ROCE(5y)7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y43.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y54.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y46.62%
OM growth 3Y36.36%
OM growth 5Y39.94%
PM growth 3Y35.97%
PM growth 5Y12.93%
GM growth 3Y1.38%
GM growth 5Y0.36%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 263.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
F-Score4
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)44.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.15%
Profit Quality(3y)197.23%
Profit Quality(5y)242.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.43%
EPS 3Y52.47%
EPS 5Y29.52%
EPS Q2Q%-43.97%
EPS Next Y60.59%
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.64%
Revenue growth 3Y22.36%
Revenue growth 5Y20.85%
Sales Q2Q%53.79%
Revenue Next Year19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.08%
EBIT growth 3Y66.86%
EBIT growth 5Y69.12%
EBIT Next Year126.48%
EBIT Next 3Y35.97%
EBIT Next 5Y22.4%
FCF growth 1Y54.63%
FCF growth 3Y47.78%
FCF growth 5Y4.51%
OCF growth 1Y25.54%
OCF growth 3Y33.88%
OCF growth 5Y8.14%
K-BRO LINEN INC / KBL.CA Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of KBL stock?
K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for KBL stock?
The financial health rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for K-BRO LINEN INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is expected to grow by 60.59% in the next year.