K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) EPS (Basic): C$1.56 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:KBL K-Bro Linen Inc TSX:KBL
91 GF Score
Price C$43.50
GF Value C$48.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is K-Bro Linen EPS (Basic)?

K-Bro Linen TSX:KBL +0.58% 91 EPS (Basic) is C$1.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

K-Bro Linen's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.18. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.56.

K-Bro Linen's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.18. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.55.

K-Bro Linen's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.18. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.55.

During the past 12 months, K-Bro Linen's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 61.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 23.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, K-Bro Linen's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 61.30% per year. The lowest was -29.50% per year. And the median was 11.05% per year.


K-Bro Linen  (TSX:KBL) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


K-Bro Linen EPS (Basic) Related Terms


K-Bro Linen EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.37 1.65 1.78 1.52

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
EPS (Basic) 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 0.08 0.49 0.69 0.20 0.18
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K-Bro Linen EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

K-Bro Linen's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(17.99-0)/11.825
=1.52

K-Bro Linen's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(2.33-0)/12.902
=0.18

EPS (Basic) 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 C$1.56

* 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 EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of C$1.56 mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a EPS (Basic) of C$1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors.
Is K-Bro Linen's EPS (Basic) too high?
K-Bro Linen's current EPS (Basic) is C$1.56. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to CTAS and CPRT?
K-Bro Linen's EPS (Basic) of C$1.56 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Business Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. K-Bro Linen's current EPS (Basic) is C$1.56. 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$48.00, compared to a current price of C$43.50 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is C$1.56. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current EPS (Basic) is C$1.56 as of Mar. 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$43.50 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.00. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:

  • EPS (Basic): C$1.56
  • GF Value™: C$48.00 vs. price of C$43.50 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KBRLF:USA74R:Germany
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.
91GF Score

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