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K-Bro LinenTSX:KBL -0.19%92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates TSX:KBL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, K-Bro Linen ranks better than 51.28% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. K-Bro Linen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.3 Mil. K-Bro Linen's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$497.3 Mil. Therefore, K-Bro Linen's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KBL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 3.49 Max: 8.79
Current: 4.15
During the past 13 years, K-Bro Linen's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.79%. The lowest was 1.32%. And the median was 3.49%.
TSX:KBL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 51.28% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.975
vs TSX:KBL: 4.15
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
K-Bro Linen Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
K-Bro Linen Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% mean?
K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.32 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #533 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is K-Bro Linen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
K-Bro Linen's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 8.79. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.87% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #533 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, K-Bro Linen ranks #533 out of 1094 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts K-Bro Linen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. K-Bro Linen's value of 1.87% is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, K-Bro Linen's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.32 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 3.98, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.98, based on 1,094 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K-Bro Linen's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is 53% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on K-Bro Linen and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-Bro Linen's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 3.49. 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$48.28, compared to a current price of C$47.40 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 53% below the Business Services industry median of 3.98. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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$47.40 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.28.
GuruFocus considers K-Bro Linen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KBL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.87% (46% below median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: C$48.28 vs. price of C$47.40 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Business Services median (#533 of 1094)
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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