K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
35.6 CAD
+0.6 (+1.71%)
Taking everything into account, KBL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KBL was compared to 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBL was profitable.
KBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KBL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KBL had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
KBL's Return On Equity of 6.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.61%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KBL (8.73%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
KBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KBL has a Gross Margin of 79.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBL outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBL has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KBL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KBL has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that KBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KBL's Altman-Z score of 1.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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.
KBL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
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 | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBL has a Current ratio of 1.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBL outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBL has a better Quick ratio (1.19) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KBL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.31%.
KBL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.41% yearly.
KBL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.75%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KBL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.75% on average per year.
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
KBL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.97.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, KBL is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.80, which indicates a correct valuation of KBL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KBL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.38 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 25.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.01
EPS Next 2Y20.77%
EPS Next 3Y25.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.39. KBL pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
KBL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
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.
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
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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.6
+0.6 (+1.71%)
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 Cap462.44M
Revenue(TTM)403.96M
Net Income(TTM)18.61M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (43.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
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 | 22.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.38 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY10.67%
SpS31.1
BVpS20.96
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.01
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score5
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 6 / 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%.