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K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL +0.83%91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 66.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.54 Max: 2.57
Current: 1.59
During the past years, K-Bro Linen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.57. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.54.
TSX:KBL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 66.06% of 716
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs TSX:KBL: 1.59
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
K-Bro Linen's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$10.725. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$29.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
TSX:KBL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
K-Bro Linen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 1.59 mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 1.54. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.59 is near median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 2.57. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.59 is 76.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.59 is 76.7% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.59 is 76.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.54. 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$48.26, compared to a current price of C$47.49 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 76.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.90. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.59 as of Jul. 25, 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$47.49 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.26.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.59 (near median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: C$48.26 vs. price of C$47.49 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% above the Business Services median (#473 of 716)
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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