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K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL -1.91%90 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 54.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, K-Bro Linen's enterprise value is C$888.6 Mil.
K-Bro Linen's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$107.9 Mil. Therefore, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.33 Med: 11.3 Max: 18.66
Current: 8.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of K-Bro Linen was 18.66. The lowest was 7.33. And the median was 11.30.
TSX:KBL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.31% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.61
vs TSX:KBL: 8.23
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
K-Bro Linen's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
K-Bro Linen's share price for today is C$45.12.
K-Bro Linen's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$1.650.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA 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, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
K-Bro Linen's current Enterprise Value is C$888.6 Mil.
K-Bro Linen's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$107.9 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 (TSX:KBL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on K-Bro Linen. This is 27% below median its historical median of 11.30. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.33 to 18.66. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #491 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is K-Bro Linen's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.33 to a high of 18.66. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. K-Bro Linen's value of 8.23 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #491 out of 904 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #491 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. K-Bro Linen's value of 8.23 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.33 to 18.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 7.61, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.61, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 is 8.1% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on K-Bro Linen. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 11.30. 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$47.64, compared to a current price of C$45.12 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 8.1% above the Business Services industry median of 7.61. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23 as of Aug. 19, 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$45.12 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.64.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.23 (27% below median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: C$47.64 vs. price of C$45.12 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Business Services median (#491 of 904)
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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