K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:KBL • CA48243M1077
Current stock price
39.28 CAD
+1.37 (+3.61%)
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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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years KBL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- KBL's Return On Equity of 6.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.89%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% 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 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 has a Profit Margin of 3.55%. This is in the better half 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.
- KBL's Operating Margin of 9.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- KBL's Gross Margin of 79.33% is amongst the best of 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
- KBL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- KBL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- KBL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.76, we must say that KBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of KBL (1.76) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.77. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KBL would need 6.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KBL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.77) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.07, KBL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
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's Current ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 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.
- KBL has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: KBL outperforms 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
- KBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.43%.
- KBL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.52% yearly.
- 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
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.69 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBL.
- KBL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. KBL is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.06, KBL is valued on the expensive side.
- 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, KBL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- KBL has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y47.2%
EPS Next 3Y45.02%
5. KBL.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.17%.
- 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 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
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.
- 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 (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
39.28
+1.37 (+3.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Industry Strength58.27
Industry Growth96.27
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 Cap510.25M
Revenue(TTM)506.78M
Net Income(TTM)17.99M
Analysts80
Price Target51.73 (31.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
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)0.09%
PT rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)400%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 7.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.28
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)3.64
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY12.29%
SpS39.01
BVpS21.08
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number24.6402 (-37.27%)
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 | 1.76 |
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.