K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:KBL • CA48243M1077
Current stock price
37.78 CAD
-1.07 (-2.75%)
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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.
- In the past year KBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- KBL has a Return On Assets (2.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KBL has a Return On Equity of 6.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.89%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- KBL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.81%. This 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's Profit Margin of 3.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 60.87% 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 9.26%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- KBL has a Gross Margin of 79.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 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
- KBL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KBL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KBL has an Altman-Z score of 1.73. 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 (1.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL is 6.77, which is on the high side as it means it would take KBL, 6.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.77, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KBL (1.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.73 |
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.
- KBL has a better Current ratio (1.88) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying 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
- KBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.43%.
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 20.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- KBL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.02% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.34% on average per year.
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
- KBL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.52.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.34, the valuation of KBL can be described as rather expensive.
- KBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.99. KBL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 |
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 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.15 |
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)0.49
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
5. KBL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%.
- 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.
- KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 78.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBL. 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 (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
37.78
-1.07 (-2.75%)
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 Cap490.76M
Revenue(TTM)506.78M
Net Income(TTM)17.99M
Analysts80
Price Target51.68 (36.79%)
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 | 29.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 7.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY9.65%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY12.78%
SpS39.01
BVpS21.08
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number24.6402 (-34.78%)
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 | 1.73 |
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.