K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:KBL • CA48243M1077
37.35 CAD
+0.49 (+1.33%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KBL against 25 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.
- 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 of 2.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a better Return On Equity (6.96%) than 64.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KBL (4.87%) is better than 72.00% 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 5.81%.
| 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
- KBL has a better Profit Margin (4.25%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- KBL has a better Operating Margin (8.43%) than 76.00% of its industry peers.
- KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 79.55%, KBL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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
- KBL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KBL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.59, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.78) which 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.
- KBL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBL has a Current ratio of 1.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBL outperforms 84.00% 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 64.00% 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.
- KBL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.41% yearly.
- KBL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KBL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. KBL is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.06, KBL is valued correctly.
- KBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, KBL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.52 |
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)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%. 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 1.02. KBL pays more dividend than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KBL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
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
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 (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
37.35
+0.49 (+1.33%)
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 Cap485.18M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP69.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.1)
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%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 7.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY7.67%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY10.71%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)2.24
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 | 1.59 |
F-Score4
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 25.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
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.