K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:KBL - CA48243M1077 - Common Stock
34.5 CAD
-0.54 (-1.54%)
KBL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While KBL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good 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.
- 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
- KBL has a Return On Assets of 2.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBL outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.96%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBL outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBL is in line with the industry average of 5.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
| ROIC | 4.87% |
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 4.25%, 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.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.43%, KBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBL has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of KBL (79.55%) is better 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 | 8.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.25% | ||
| GM | 79.55% |
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.
- KBL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KBL has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that KBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of KBL (1.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KBL is 8.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take KBL, 8.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KBL has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KBL (1.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that KBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.89, KBL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KBL (1.22) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.52%.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 26.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.52%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.29%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%49.28%
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 21.97% 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 14.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.83%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue Next Year34.88%
Revenue Next 2Y26.27%
Revenue Next 3Y18.13%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. KBL is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.84, the valuation of KBL can be described as correct.
- KBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBL is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, KBL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KBL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- KBL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KBL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%, KBL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KBL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.99. KBL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, KBL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
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
- KBL pays out 69.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP69.4%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
TSX:KBL (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
34.5
-0.54 (-1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18
Inst Owners34.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap448.15M
Revenue(TTM)455.44M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts78
Price Target51.17 (48.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP69.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.88%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-68.73%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.18%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.39%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.7%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.27%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 6.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY11.6%
SpS35.06
BVpS21.39
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number26.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.96% | ||
| ROCE | 6.3% | ||
| ROIC | 4.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.92% | ||
| OM | 8.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.25% | ||
| GM | 79.55% | ||
| FCFM | 8.17% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 192.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)-17.52%
EPS 3Y29.72%
EPS 5Y11.41%
EPS Q2Q%-11.69%
EPS Next Y12.83%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.05%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.29%
Revenue growth 3Y18.59%
Revenue growth 5Y8.16%
Sales Q2Q%49.28%
Revenue Next Year34.88%
Revenue Next 2Y26.27%
Revenue Next 3Y18.13%
Revenue Next 5Y14.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3Y42.76%
EBIT growth 5Y12.58%
EBIT Next Year174.43%
EBIT Next 3Y48.38%
EBIT Next 5Y36.13%
FCF growth 1Y60.87%
FCF growth 3Y12.71%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y51.78%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 23.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
What is the financial health of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of K-BRO LINEN INC (KBL.CA) is 4 / 10.