K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
34.75 CAD
-0.2 (-0.57%)
Taking everything into account, KBL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KBL was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. KBL scores excellent on profitability, but 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
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.
KBL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.69%, KBL is in line with its industry, 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.
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
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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.43%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
KBL has a better Gross Margin (79.55%) 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.55, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same 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.
KBL's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.78 is in line compared 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 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 | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.47%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.89, KBL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.22, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, KBL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.41% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KBL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.29%.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBL.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
KBL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.94.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.94 |
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 cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
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)1.86
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
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.
KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| 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
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 (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
34.75
-0.2 (-0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap451.40M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (47.25%)
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 | 23.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 6.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.69%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.24%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.51%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)2.09
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
WACC7.47%
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 23.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.
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.