K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL -0.46%91 Quick Ratio is 1.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks better than 56.68% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. K-Bro Linen's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87.
K-Bro Linen has a quick ratio of 1.87. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 1.81 Max: 2.59
Current: 1.87
During the past 13 years, K-Bro Linen's highest Quick Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 1.81.
TSX:KBL's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 56.68% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TSX:KBL: 1.87
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
K-Bro Linen Quick Ratio Related Terms
K-Bro Linen Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Quick 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.
TSX:KBL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.87 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Quick Ratio too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Quick Ratio of 1.87 is near median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 2.59. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.87 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #473 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts K-Bro Linen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.87 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Quick Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current Quick Ratio of 1.87 is 12% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Quick Ratio is 1.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.81. 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$48.01, compared to a current price of C$43.20 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 12% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Quick Ratio is 1.87 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$43.20 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.01.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
Quick Ratio: 1.87 (near median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: C$48.01 vs. price of C$43.20 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Business Services median (#473 of 1092)
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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