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.
- KBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KBL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- KBL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KBL has a Return On Assets of 2.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KBL (6.57%) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.89%) than 78.26% 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 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.
- KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBL has a better Operating Margin (9.26%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- KBL has a better Gross Margin (79.33%) 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBL is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KBL has more 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 1.73. This is a bad value and indicates that KBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.73, KBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same 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.
- KBL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.77. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that KBL has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.07, KBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same 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
- KBL has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.88, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 (1.16) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. KBL.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KBL have decreased strongly by -27.43% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KBL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.52% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- 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 decreasing.
4. KBL.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.52, KBL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 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.
- KBL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.34.
- 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- 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
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 45.02% in the coming years.
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%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.09, KBL pays a better dividend. On top of this KBL pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KBL pays a better dividend.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- The dividend of KBL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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.