K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R) Interest Expense: €-11.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:74R K-Bro Linen Inc FRA:74R
92 GF Score
Price €29.00
GF Value €30.00
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What is K-Bro Linen Interest Expense?

K-Bro Linen FRA:74R -2.03% 92 Interest Expense is €-11.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:74R with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.00. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. K-Bro Linen's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -2.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. K-Bro Linen's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 4.4 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -2.8 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

K-Bro Linen  (FRA:74R) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €181.6 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.392/-2.797
=1.57

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

K-Bro Linen Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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K-Bro Linen Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-11.2 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-11.2 Mil mean?
K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R) has a Interest Expense of €-11.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors.
Is K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Interest Expense is €-11.2 Mil. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
K-Bro Linen's Interest Expense of €-11.2 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. K-Bro Linen's current Interest Expense is €-11.2 Mil. 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?
K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R) has a current Interest Expense of €-11.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.00, compared to a current price of €29.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-11.2 Mil. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (FRA:74R), the current Interest Expense is €-11.2 Mil 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 (FRA:74R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.00.

Key valuation signals for FRA:74R:

  • Interest Expense: €-11.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €30.00 vs. price of €29.00 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:74R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

K-Bro Linen Business Description

Other Exchanges KBRLF:USAKBL: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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