K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Inventory Turnover: 8.36 (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:KBL K-Bro Linen Inc TSX:KBL
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What is K-Bro Linen Inventory Turnover?

K-Bro Linen TSX:KBL +1.30% 91 Inventory Turnover is 8.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. K-Bro Linen's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.3 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.6 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.36.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. K-Bro Linen's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.92.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. K-Bro Linen's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


K-Bro Linen  (TSX:KBL) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

K-Bro Linen's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=2.553/21.339*365 / 4
=10.92

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

K-Bro Linen's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2.553 / 139.109
=0.02

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


K-Bro Linen Inventory Turnover Related Terms


K-Bro Linen Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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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
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K-Bro Linen Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=72.576 / ((2.317 + 2.553) / 2 )
=72.576 / 2.435
=29.81

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=21.339 / ((2.553 + 0) / 1 )
=21.339 / 2.553
=8.36

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 8.36 mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a Inventory Turnover of 8.36 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors.
Is K-Bro Linen's Inventory Turnover too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Inventory Turnover is 8.36. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to CTAS and CPRT?
K-Bro Linen's Inventory Turnover of 8.36 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 Inventory Turnover for a Business Services company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. K-Bro Linen's current Inventory Turnover is 8.36. 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$48.16, compared to a current price of C$45.92 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 8.36. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Inventory Turnover is 8.36 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$45.92 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.16. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:

  • Inventory Turnover: 8.36
  • GF Value™: C$48.16 vs. price of C$45.92 (4.7% 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.
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