K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
35.04 CAD
+0.28 (+0.82%)
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 has an excellent profitability rating, 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
- In the past year KBL was profitable.
- KBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.69%, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.96%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 70.83% 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 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.25%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBL has a better Operating Margin (8.43%) than 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 79.55% 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 | 8.43% | ||
| 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.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.54. 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.78, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KBL has dependencies on debt financing.
- KBL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.48%
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.
- KBL's Current ratio of 1.89 is amongst the best of the industry. KBL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying 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
- KBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.52%.
- 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!
- 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
- 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 24.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBL.
- KBL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.07, KBL is valued correctly.
- KBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, KBL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.07 |
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.
- 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 | 12.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%, KBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, 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 1.89, KBL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
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
- 69.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP69.4%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
TSX:KBL (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
35.04
+0.28 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18
Inst Owners34.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap455.17M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (46.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP69.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.07 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 6.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.64%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.42%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)2.1
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
WACC7.48%
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.
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 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
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.