KBRLF (K-Bro Linen) EV-to-EBIT: 19.72 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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KBRLF K-Bro Linen Inc KBRLF
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Price $30.45
GF Value $31.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is K-Bro Linen EV-to-EBIT?

K-Bro Linen KBRLF 90 EV-to-EBIT is 19.72 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 28.62. GuruFocus rates KBRLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 75.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, K-Bro Linen's Enterprise Value is $639.9 Mil. K-Bro Linen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.4 Mil. Therefore, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

KBRLF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.45   Med: 28.62   Max: 54.7
Current: 20.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of K-Bro Linen was 54.70. The lowest was 14.45. And the median was 28.62.

KBRLF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
75.06% of 854 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.175 vs KBRLF: 20.07

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. K-Bro Linen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $528.0 Mil. K-Bro Linen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.4 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.14%.


K-Bro Linen  (OTCPK:KBRLF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

K-Bro Linen's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.447/528.02864
=6.14 %

K-Bro Linen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $528.0 Mil.
K-Bro Linen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $32.4 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


K-Bro Linen EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 15.29 20.86 19.23 18.27 16.37

KBRLF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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K-Bro Linen EV-to-EBIT Calculation

K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=639.883/32.447
=19.72

K-Bro Linen's current Enterprise Value is $639.9 Mil.
K-Bro Linen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $32.4 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.72 mean?
K-Bro Linen (KBRLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.72 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 28.62. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.45 to 54.70. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #641 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT too high?
K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.72 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 28.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.45 to a high of 54.70. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. K-Bro Linen's value of 19.72 is 76.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #641 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #641 out of 854 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. K-Bro Linen's value of 19.72 is 76.5% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.45 to 54.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.62 vs. the industry median of 11.18, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.18, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.72 is 76.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.72, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 28.62. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.04, compared to a current price of $30.45 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.72, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 28.62 and 76.5% above the Business Services industry median of 11.18. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (KBRLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.72 as of Aug. 01, 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 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.04. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KBRLF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.72 (31% below median its 10-year median of 28.62)
  • GF Value™: $31.04 vs. price of $30.45 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.5% above the Business Services median (#641 of 854)

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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