K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Cash Conversion Cycle: -255.57 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:KBL K-Bro Linen Inc TSX:KBL
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GF Value C$48.08
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What is K-Bro Linen Cash Conversion Cycle?

K-Bro Linen TSX:KBL +1.80% 91 Cash Conversion Cycle is -255.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

K-Bro Linen's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.18.
K-Bro Linen's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.92.
K-Bro Linen's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 319.67.
Therefore, K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -255.57.


K-Bro Linen  (TSX:KBL) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


K-Bro Linen Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


K-Bro Linen Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.

K-Bro Linen Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -217.02 -221.12 -235.74 -226.34 -231.18

K-Bro Linen Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -254.71 -314.79 -259.91 -251.74 -255.57

TSX:KBL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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K-Bro Linen Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=50.52+12.25-293.95
=-231.18

K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=53.18+10.92-319.67
=-255.57

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -255.57 mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -255.57 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors.
Is K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -255.57. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CTAS and CPRT?
K-Bro Linen's Cash Conversion Cycle of -255.57 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Business Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Business Services companies is 38.50, based on 1,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -255.57. 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$48.08, compared to a current price of C$45.19 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -255.57. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -255.57 as of Mar. 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$45.19 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.08. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -255.57
  • GF Value™: C$48.08 vs. price of C$45.19 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KBRLF:USA74R:Germany
Address 14903-137 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5V 1R9
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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