K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL -0.23%91 Net Margin % is 1.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 52.23% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. K-Bro Linen's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.3 Mil. K-Bro Linen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$139.1 Mil. Therefore, K-Bro Linen's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41 Med: 3.72 Max: 7.25
Current: 3.51
TSX:KBL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.23% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs TSX:KBL: 3.51
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
K-Bro Linen Net Margin % Related Terms
K-Bro Linen Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 1.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.41 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #561 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 7.25. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.67% is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #561 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #561 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.67% is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.41 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 3.83, K-Bro Linen has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 56.4% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 3.72. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$48.00, compared to a current price of C$43.40 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 56.4% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Net Margin % is 1.67% 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$43.40 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.00.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
Net Margin %: 1.67% (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: C$48.00 vs. price of C$43.40 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Business Services median (#561 of 1074)
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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