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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSX:KBL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
K-Bro Linen Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a Buyback Yield % of -12.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #360 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield % too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Buyback Yield % is -12.69. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #360 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #360 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Buyback Yield % is -12.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K-Bro Linen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$48.16, compared to a current price of C$45.93 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -12.69. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Buyback Yield % is -12.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$45.93 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.16.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
Buyback Yield %: -12.69
GF Value™: C$48.16 vs. price of C$45.93 (4.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:KBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K-Bro Linen Inc is a healthcare and hospitality laundry and linen processor in Canada. It operates in cities across Canada, and has two distribution centers, providing management services and laundry processing of hospitality, healthcare, and specialty linens. The company provides vital products and services that help people heal, travel, live, and play. It helps hospitals and extended care centers care for the young, old, and vulnerable in environmentally responsible ways. It operates through two divisions, which are the Canadian segment, which provides laundry and linen services to the healthcare and hospitality sectors in Canada. and the United Kingdom Segment, which provides laundry and linen services to the healthcare and hospitality sectors in United Kingdom.
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