K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) PEG Ratio: 1.63 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 73% Below Median


TSX:KBL K-Bro Linen Inc TSX:KBL
91 GF Score
Price C$45.19
GF Value C$48.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is K-Bro Linen PEG Ratio?

K-Bro Linen TSX:KBL +1.80% 91 PEG Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks worse than 62.56% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, K-Bro Linen's PE Ratio without NRI is 29.15. K-Bro Linen's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 17.90%. Therefore, K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio for today is 1.63.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:KBL' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 6.02   Max: 212.35
Current: 1.63


During the past 13 years, K-Bro Linen's highest PEG Ratio was 212.35. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 6.02.


TSX:KBL's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
62.56% of 446 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs TSX:KBL: 1.63

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


K-Bro Linen  (TSX:KBL) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


K-Bro Linen PEG Ratio Related Terms


K-Bro Linen PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's PEG 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.

K-Bro Linen PEG Ratio Chart

K-Bro Linen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.67 10.04 4.78 2.54 1.40

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
PEG Ratio 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 1.83 1.50 1.41 1.40 1.25

TSX:KBL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio falls into.


TSX:KBL
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K-Bro Linen PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=29.154838709677/17.90
=1.63

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 1.63 mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a PEG Ratio of 1.63 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 6.02. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 212.35. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #279 out of 446 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current PEG Ratio of 1.63 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 6.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 212.35. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.63 is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #279 out of 446 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-Bro Linen's PEG Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #279 out of 446 companies for PEG Ratio. This places K-Bro Linen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.63 is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 212.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PEG Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.19, based on 446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current PEG Ratio of 1.63 is 37% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current PEG Ratio is 1.63, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 6.02. 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$48.10, compared to a current price of C$45.19 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.63, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 37% above the Business Services industry median of 1.19. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current PEG Ratio is 1.63 as of Jul. 06, 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$45.19 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.10. GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.63 (73% below median its 10-year median of 6.02)
  • GF Value™: C$48.10 vs. price of C$45.19 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37% above the Business Services median (#279 of 446)

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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