K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
35.78 CAD
-0.42 (-1.16%)
Overall KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KBL against 24 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 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.60%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.84%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 70.83% 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 6.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.6% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.46% |
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 Profit Margin of 4.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 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 8.73%, KBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 79.74%, 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 | 8.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.61% | ||
| GM | 79.74% |
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.
KBL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been reduced compared to 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 1.46. 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 1.46, KBL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL is 9.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take KBL, 9.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL (9.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KBL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.87, KBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KBL (1.19) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KBL have decreased by -4.31% 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.75% in the last year.
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)-4.31%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%20.98%
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 25.34% on average per year.
KBL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBL.
KBL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KBL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.87.
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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KBL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KBL may justify a higher PE ratio.
KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 25.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, KBL pays a better dividend. On top of this KBL pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KBL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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
68.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP68.25%
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
TSX:KBL (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.78
-0.42 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap464.78M
Revenue(TTM)403.96M
Net Income(TTM)18.61M
Analysts78
Price Target51.68 (44.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP68.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(2)-27.55%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(4)6.63%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.94%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.72%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.41%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.92%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 13 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY7.69%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY10.62%
SpS31.1
BVpS20.96
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number27.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.6% | ||
| ROE | 6.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.76% | ||
| ROIC | 4.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.27% | ||
| OM | 8.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.61% | ||
| GM | 79.74% | ||
| FCFM | 8.85% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 192.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score5
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)-4.31%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
EPS Next Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%20.98%
Revenue Next Year34.06%
Revenue Next 2Y24.89%
Revenue Next 3Y16.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.07%
EBIT growth 3Y42.76%
EBIT growth 5Y12.58%
EBIT Next Year165.4%
EBIT Next 3Y48.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.93%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y114.5%
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.
What is the valuation status of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
How financially healthy is K-BRO LINEN INC?
The financial health rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KBL stock?
The dividend rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.25%.