Knorr-Bremse/€KBX
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About Knorr-Bremse
Knorr-Bremse AG, publicly traded under the ticker KBX, is a manufacturer of braking systems and other subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles. Operating primarily in the industrial sector, the company was established in 1905 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Knorr-Bremse differentiates itself by providing advanced solutions that enhance safety and efficiency for transport systems worldwide.
Ticker
€KBX
Sector
Primary listing
XETRA
Employees
29,051
Headquarters
Website
Knorr-Bremse Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€14B
32.86
€2.61
0.99
€1.75
2.04%
Price and volume
Market cap
€14B
Beta
0.99
52-week high
€96.40
52-week low
€67.45
Average daily volume
2.1K
Dividend rate
€1.75
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.788
Quick ratio
1.182
Long term debt to equity
81.435
Total debt to equity
81.497
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
129.41%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.24%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
974.1
Gross margin (TTM)
52.16%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.31%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.66%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.60%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€270,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.72%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.46%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
32.865
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.743
Price to book
4.96
Price to tangible book (TTM)
12.71
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.888
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.082
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.04%
Forward dividend yield
2.04%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.98%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-30.00%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.43%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.55%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-1.84%
What the Analysts think about Knorr-Bremse
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Knorr-Bremse stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
In H1 2025 Knorr Bremse achieved order intake of €4.484 billion and operating EBIT of €498 million (12.6% margin), while free cash flow rose to €160 million, confirming its FY25 guidance despite currency headwinds. (Reuters)
Knorr Bremse secured new contracts with CRRC to equip over 1,000 metro railcars in China, with additional export orders representing a mid-double-digit million-euro volume, strengthening its position in the world’s largest rail market. (Reuters)
The €690 million acquisition of Alstom’s North American signalling business closed in September 2024, immediately adding ~€300 million of high-margin revenue (c.16% EBIT margin) and expanding Knorr Bremse’s addressable market by entering the signalling segment. (Reuters)
FY25 revenue guidance was trimmed to €7.8–8.1 billion from €8.1–8.4 billion solely due to currency translation effects, underscoring material FX risk to top-line growth. (Reuters)
Knorr Bremse plans to cut 700 jobs as part of cost-saving measures, signaling operational pressures amid sluggish demand in its commercial vehicle markets. (Reuters)
Around 200 further job cuts are being considered at the Munich site, indicating ongoing restructuring that could disrupt R&D and production efficiency. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.
Knorr-Bremse Financial Performance
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Knorr-Bremse Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Knorr-Bremse stock?
Knorr-Bremse (KBX) has a market cap of €14B as of September 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Knorr-Bremse stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Knorr-Bremse (KBX) stock is 32.86 as of September 05, 2025.
Does Knorr-Bremse stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Knorr-Bremse (KBX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 05, 2025, the dividend rate is €1.75 and the yield is 2.04%. Knorr-Bremse has a payout ratio of 129.41% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Knorr-Bremse dividend payment date?
The next Knorr-Bremse (KBX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Knorr-Bremse?
Knorr-Bremse (KBX) has a beta rating of 0.99. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.