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K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL +0.44%92 PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 61.6% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-16), K-Bro Linen's share price is C$46.13. K-Bro Linen's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.03. Hence, K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio of today is 2.19.
Warning Sign:
K-Bro Linen Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.19) is close to 3-year high of 2.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 2.01 Max: 3.27
Current: 2.19
During the past 13 years, K-Bro Linen's highest PB Ratio was 3.27. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.01.
TSX:KBL's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 61.6% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs TSX:KBL: 2.19
During the past 12 months, K-Bro Linen's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of K-Bro Linen was 15.20% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 1.95% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
K-Bro Linen PB Ratio Related Terms
K-Bro Linen PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a PB Ratio of 2.19 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #645 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current PB Ratio of 2.19 is near median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 3.27. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. K-Bro Linen's value of 2.19 is 30.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #645 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K-Bro Linen has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #645 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.68. K-Bro Linen's value of 2.19 is 30.4% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 3.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.68, K-Bro Linen has consistently been above 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.68, based on 1,047 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current PB Ratio of 2.19 is 30.4% above 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current PB Ratio is 2.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.01. 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$48.18, compared to a current price of C$46.13 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 30.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.68. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current PB Ratio is 2.19 as of Jul. 16, 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$46.13 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.18.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
PB Ratio: 2.19 (near median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: C$48.18 vs. price of C$46.13 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% above the Business Services median (#645 of 1047)
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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