KBRLF (K-Bro Linen) Net-Net Working Capital: $-19.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KBRLF K-Bro Linen Inc KBRLF
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Price $30.45
GF Value $31.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is K-Bro Linen Net-Net Working Capital?

K-Bro Linen KBRLF 90 Net-Net Working Capital is $-19.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBRLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 223713.42% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.04.

The industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

KBRLF's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

K-Bro Linen  (OTCPK:KBRLF) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


K-Bro Linen Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


K-Bro Linen Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.55 -8.08 -10.36 -13.09 -19.27

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
Net-Net Working Capital 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 -12.94 -20.19 -19.38 -19.27 -19.04

KBRLF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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K-Bro Linen Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(16.93+0.75 * 60.802+0.5 * 1.851-312.141
-0-0)/12.902
=-19.27

K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(22.493+0.75 * 57.037+0.5 * 0-310.942
-0-0)/12.902
=-19.04

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $-19.04 mean?
K-Bro Linen (KBRLF) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $-19.04 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on K-Bro Linen According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-19.04. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's Net-Net Working Capital compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Business Services company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Business Services companies is 5.50, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on K-Bro Linen For the Business Services industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Net-Net Working Capital is $-19.04. 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 (KBRLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.04, compared to a current price of $30.45 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $-19.04. K-Bro Linen's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (KBRLF), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $-19.04 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 (KBRLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-Bro Linen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.45 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.04. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KBRLF:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $-19.04
  • GF Value™: $31.04 vs. price of $30.45 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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


K-Bro Linen Business Description

Other Exchanges 74R:GermanyKBL: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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