K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL) has net assets worth CA$273.85 Million CAD (≈ $198.10 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$704.44 Million ≈ $509.58 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$430.60 Million ≈ $311.49 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KBL financial resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$273.85 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 38.87% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.43% |
| 5-Year Change | 46.91% |
| 10-Year Change | 134.71% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.89 |
K-Bro Linen Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how K-Bro Linen Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore K-Bro Linen Inc. balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for K-Bro Linen Inc. (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of K-Bro Linen Inc. from 2005 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see KBL market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$273.85 Million ≈ $198.10 Million |
+44.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$189.41 Million ≈ $137.02 Million |
+8.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$174.43 Million ≈ $126.18 Million |
-1.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$176.54 Million ≈ $127.71 Million |
-5.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$186.40 Million ≈ $134.84 Million |
-1.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$189.50 Million ≈ $137.08 Million |
-3.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$196.05 Million ≈ $141.82 Million |
-1.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$198.66 Million ≈ $143.71 Million |
-1.45% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$201.59 Million ≈ $145.82 Million |
+72.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$116.67 Million ≈ $84.40 Million |
+3.03% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$113.24 Million ≈ $81.92 Million |
+3.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$109.44 Million ≈ $79.17 Million |
+53.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$71.12 Million ≈ $51.44 Million |
+5.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$67.69 Million ≈ $48.96 Million |
+7.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$62.93 Million ≈ $45.52 Million |
-1.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$63.71 Million ≈ $46.09 Million |
-0.13% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$63.79 Million ≈ $46.15 Million |
-0.11% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$63.86 Million ≈ $46.20 Million |
+32.38% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$48.24 Million ≈ $34.90 Million |
-3.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$50.16 Million ≈ $36.29 Million |
+33.36% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$37.62 Million ≈ $27.21 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to K-Bro Linen Inc.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 2149208300.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | CA$284.90 Million | 104.04% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$8.15 Million | 2.98% |
| Other Components | CA$3.06 Million | 1.12% |
| Total Equity | CA$273.85 Million | 100.00% |
K-Bro Linen Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of K-Bro Linen Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
FM Mattsson Mora Group AB (publ)
ST:FMM-B
|
$366.61 Million |
|
Maoming Petro-Chemical Shihua Co Ltd
SHE:000637
|
$366.68 Million |
|
Hanil Cement Co Ltd
KO:003300
|
$366.69 Million |
|
Axiomtek Co Ltd
TWO:3088
|
$366.75 Million |
|
Alandsbanken Abp A
HE:ALBAV
|
$366.45 Million |
|
Worldex Industry & Trading Co. Ltd
KQ:101160
|
$366.45 Million |
|
Singaraja Putra
JK:SINI
|
$366.40 Million |
|
Hengxin Mobile Business
SHE:300081
|
$366.39 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in K-Bro Linen Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 189,411,000 to 273,845,000, a change of 84,434,000 (44.6%).
- Net income of 17,990,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 14,149,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 75,611,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,283,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 3,699,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$17.99 Million | +6.57% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$14.15 Million | -5.17% |
| Share Issuances | CA$75.61 Million | +27.61% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$1.28 Million | +0.47% |
| Other Changes | CA$3.70 Million | +1.35% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 44.58% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares K-Bro Linen Inc.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.71x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.61x to 1.71x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-31 | CA$8.52 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$9.60 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$8.77 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$9.46 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$9.11 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$9.11 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$9.02 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.68 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$10.08 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$15.39 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$14.28 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$14.61 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$22.12 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$18.92 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$18.55 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$17.83 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$17.44 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$16.45 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$16.25 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$17.93 | CA$39.28 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$23.00 | CA$39.28 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently K-Bro Linen Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.57%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.55%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.57x
- Recent ROE (6.57%) is below the historical average (8.55%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.18% | 7.18% | 0.82x | 1.55x | CA$-309.52K |
| 2006 | 7.73% | 5.96% | 0.87x | 1.50x | CA$-1.14 Million |
| 2007 | 8.53% | 5.55% | 0.89x | 1.73x | CA$-710.09K |
| 2008 | 7.54% | 5.66% | 0.99x | 1.35x | CA$-1.57 Million |
| 2009 | 12.23% | 8.91% | 1.06x | 1.30x | CA$1.42 Million |
| 2010 | 12.22% | 7.48% | 1.13x | 1.45x | CA$1.41 Million |
| 2011 | 12.60% | 6.78% | 1.28x | 1.45x | CA$1.63 Million |
| 2012 | 16.47% | 8.83% | 1.33x | 1.40x | CA$4.38 Million |
| 2013 | 14.53% | 7.88% | 1.17x | 1.58x | CA$3.22 Million |
| 2014 | 11.15% | 8.94% | 1.03x | 1.21x | CA$1.25 Million |
| 2015 | 10.66% | 8.35% | 1.01x | 1.26x | CA$744.00K |
| 2016 | 9.88% | 7.25% | 0.95x | 1.44x | CA$-140.20K |
| 2017 | 2.84% | 3.35% | 0.58x | 1.46x | CA$-14.44 Million |
| 2018 | 3.11% | 2.58% | 0.74x | 1.62x | CA$-13.70 Million |
| 2019 | 5.56% | 4.32% | 0.72x | 1.80x | CA$-8.70 Million |
| 2020 | 2.00% | 1.92% | 0.61x | 1.71x | CA$-15.17 Million |
| 2021 | 4.66% | 3.88% | 0.67x | 1.78x | CA$-9.95 Million |
| 2022 | 2.21% | 1.41% | 0.85x | 1.85x | CA$-13.75 Million |
| 2023 | 10.09% | 5.49% | 0.88x | 2.09x | CA$163.90K |
| 2024 | 9.88% | 5.01% | 0.85x | 2.31x | CA$-233.10K |
| 2025 | 6.57% | 3.55% | 0.72x | 2.57x | CA$-9.39 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares K-Bro Linen Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Business Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,704,443,788
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.78%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL) | CA$273.85 Million | 9.18% | 1.57x | $366.59 Million |
| Wildpack Beverage Inc (CANS) | $-8.22 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $362.36K |
| Calian Technologies Ltd (CGY) | $45.36 Million | 14.60% | 0.50x | $588.57 Million |
| Data Communications Management Ltd (DCM) | $18.41 Million | 24.33% | 7.96x | $65.18 Million |
| Diversified Royalty Corp (DIV) | $233.89 Million | 6.65% | 0.96x | $531.11 Million |
| Dexterra Group Inc (DXT) | $278.95 Million | 7.12% | 0.88x | $541.63 Million |
| GDI Integrated (GDI) | $339.13 Million | 14.15% | 1.21x | $391.59 Million |
| RB Global (RBA) | $835.71 Million | 14.54% | 1.46x | $19.20 Billion |
| Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI) | $11.89 Billion | 12.85% | 0.51x | $41.26 Billion |
About K-Bro Linen Inc.
K-Bro Linen Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides laundry and linen services to healthcare organizations, hotels, and other commercial accounts in Canada and the United Kingdom. The company engages in the processing, management, and distribution of general and operating room linens, such as sheets, blankets, towels, tablecloths, surgical gowns, drapes, and other linens. It also provides … Read more