K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:74R K-Bro Linen Inc FRA:74R
67 GF Score
Price €25.60
GF Value €28.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

K-Bro Linen FRA:74R -1.54% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:74R with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 61.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), K-Bro Linen's current share price is €25.60. K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.96. K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:74R' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 2.11   Max: 4.03
Current: 2.02

During the past years, K-Bro Linen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.11.

FRA:74R's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.05% of 688 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs FRA:74R: 2.02

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

K-Bro Linen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.369. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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K-Bro Linen  (FRA:74R) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.69 1.92 1.57

K-Bro Linen Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.61 1.59 1.59 1.53 1.86

FRA:74R vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.60/13.96
=1.83

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, K-Bro Linen's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=13.369/133.5265*133.5265
=13.369

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

K-Bro Linen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.832 101.765 12.901
201612 10.338 101.449 13.607
201703 10.129 102.634 13.178
201706 12.088 103.029 15.666
201709 12.167 103.345 15.720
201712 12.750 103.345 16.474
201803 12.238 105.004 15.562
201806 12.504 105.557 15.817
201809 12.615 105.636 15.946
201812 12.122 105.399 15.357
201903 12.367 106.979 15.436
201906 12.309 107.690 15.262
201909 12.733 107.611 15.799
201912 12.779 107.769 15.833
202003 11.633 107.927 14.392
202006 11.592 108.401 14.279
202009 11.458 108.164 14.145
202012 11.472 108.559 14.110
202103 12.029 110.298 14.562
202106 12.090 111.720 14.450
202109 12.046 112.905 14.246
202112 12.195 113.774 14.312
202203 12.240 117.646 13.892
202206 12.352 120.806 13.653
202209 12.197 120.648 13.499
202212 11.401 120.964 12.585
202303 11.251 122.702 12.244
202306 11.400 124.203 12.256
202309 11.616 125.230 12.386
202312 11.342 125.072 12.109
202403 11.387 126.258 12.043
202406 11.586 127.522 12.132
202409 11.939 127.285 12.524
202412 12.112 127.364 12.698
202503 11.714 129.181 12.108
202506 13.220 129.892 13.590
202509 13.213 130.287 13.542
202512 13.185 130.366 13.505
202603 13.080 132.262 13.205
202606 13.369 133.527 13.369

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 mean?
K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #420 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 4.03. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.83 is 19.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #420 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #420 out of 688 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.83 is 19.6% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.53, K-Bro Linen has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 688 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 19.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.11. 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 (FRA:74R) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.68, compared to a current price of €25.60 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 19.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Sep. 17, 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 (FRA:74R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.60 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.68. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:74R:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.11)
  • GF Value™: €28.68 vs. price of €25.60 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.6% above the Business Services median (#420 of 688)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:74R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K-Bro Linen Business Description

Other Exchanges KBRLF:USAKBL:Canada
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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