K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
34.5 CAD
-0.25 (-0.72%)
Overall KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KBL against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While KBL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KBL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KBL has always been profitable.
- KBL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KBL has a Return On Assets (2.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KBL has a better Return On Equity (6.96%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- 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
- KBL has a better Profit Margin (4.25%) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.43%, KBL is in the better half of 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.
- 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.
- 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
- KBL has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.54, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KBL has a Altman-Z score (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 of 8.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KBL has dependencies on debt financing.
- KBL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08 is in line compared 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/WACC0.65
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying 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.
- KBL's Quick ratio of 1.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 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.
- Looking at the last year, KBL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.97% on average per year.
- 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 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.
- 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
- KBL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.63.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit 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 27.33.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.84, which indicates a correct valuation of KBL.
- 79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KBL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 |
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 87.50% of the companies listed 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 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of KBL 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)1.84
PEG (5Y)2.07
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 1.91, 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.
- 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
- 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 (1/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
34.5
-0.25 (-0.72%)
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 Cap448.15M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (48.32%)
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 | 23.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 6.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.6%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.84
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
WACC7.47%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 23.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
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.