KBRLF (K-Bro Linen) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.07 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $30.45
GF Value $31.50
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What is K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

K-Bro Linen KBRLF 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates KBRLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 66.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), K-Bro Linen's current share price is $30.45. K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.69. K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.07.

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

KBRLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 2.12   Max: 4.06
Current: 2.28

During the past years, K-Bro Linen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.06. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.12.

KBRLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.53% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs KBRLF: 2.28

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 Mar. 2026 was $15.329. 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 $14.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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K-Bro Linen  (OTCPK:KBRLF) 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 2.11 1.54 1.76 1.95 1.75

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
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 1.75 1.76 1.79 1.75 1.69

KBRLF 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
=30.45/14.69
=2.07

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.329/132.2623*132.2623
=15.329

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

K-Bro Linen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.185 102.002 14.503
201609 11.079 101.765 14.399
201612 10.902 101.449 14.213
201703 9.076 102.634 11.696
201706 13.467 103.029 17.288
201709 14.650 103.345 18.749
201712 15.023 103.345 19.227
201803 15.002 105.004 18.896
201806 14.578 105.557 18.266
201809 14.408 105.636 18.040
201812 14.002 105.399 17.571
201903 13.791 106.979 17.050
201906 13.720 107.690 16.851
201909 13.759 107.611 16.911
201912 14.039 107.769 17.230
202003 12.936 107.927 15.853
202006 13.034 108.401 15.903
202009 13.421 108.164 16.411
202012 13.857 108.559 16.883
202103 14.031 110.298 16.825
202106 14.429 111.720 17.082
202109 13.816 112.905 16.185
202112 13.585 113.774 15.793
202203 13.338 117.646 14.995
202206 12.929 120.806 14.155
202209 12.179 120.648 13.351
202212 12.063 120.964 13.190
202303 12.017 122.702 12.953
202306 12.280 124.203 13.077
202309 12.164 125.230 12.847
202312 12.313 125.072 13.021
202403 12.295 126.258 12.880
202406 12.406 127.522 12.867
202409 13.288 127.285 13.808
202412 12.661 127.364 13.148
202503 12.686 129.181 12.989
202506 15.492 129.892 15.775
202509 15.615 130.287 15.852
202512 15.386 130.366 15.610
202603 15.329 132.262 15.329

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 2.07 mean?
K-Bro Linen (KBRLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.07 as of Jul. 31, 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 near median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #485 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.07 is near median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 4.06. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. K-Bro Linen's value of 2.07 is 32.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #485 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, 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 #485 out of 729 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 1.56. K-Bro Linen's value of 2.07 is 32.7% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.56, 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 1.56, based on 729 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 2.07 is 32.7% 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 1.56 — 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 2.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.12. 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 (KBRLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.50, compared to a current price of $30.45 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 32.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 (KBRLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Jul. 31, 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 (KBRLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.45 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.50. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KBRLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.07 (near median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: $31.50 vs. price of $30.45 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% above the Business Services median (#485 of 729)

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


K-Bro Linen Business Description

Other Exchanges 74R:GermanyKBL: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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