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
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
29,051
Website
Knorr-Bremse Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€14B
32.87
€2.65
1.03
€1.75
2.01%
Price and volume
Market cap
€14B
Beta
1.03
52-week high
€96.40
52-week low
€65.85
Average daily volume
90K
Dividend rate
€1.75
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.66
Quick ratio
1.198
Long term debt to equity
69.706
Total debt to equity
98.084
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
61.93%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.66%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
991
Gross margin (TTM)
51.89%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.35%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.70%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€270,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.34%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.70%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
32.868
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.757
Price to book
4.46
Price to tangible book (TTM)
10.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.846
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.94%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
516.62%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.01%
Forward dividend yield
2.01%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.73%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-26.04%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-9.49%
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
Knorr-Bremse's Rail Vehicle Systems division achieved record revenues of €4.044 billion in 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year and indicating strong growth in this segment. (newsroom.knorr-bremse.com)
The company reported a substantial 32.3% increase in free cash flow in 2024, reaching €729.8 million, which enhances its financial flexibility for future investments. (newsroom.knorr-bremse.com)
Knorr-Bremse's order book reached a new all-time high of €7.182 billion as of December 31, 2024, providing a solid foundation for future revenue streams. (news.railbusinessdaily.com)
In Q4 2024, Knorr-Bremse's net income plunged 86.1% to €24.8 million from €178.0 million in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating significant profitability challenges. (nasdaq.com)
The Commercial Vehicle Systems division faced a decline in revenues to €3.842 billion in 2024 from €4.180 billion in 2023, reflecting market-related challenges in the commercial vehicle industry. (newsroom.knorr-bremse.com)
Knorr-Bremse anticipates potential restructuring costs of up to €75 million in 2025 to optimize its global production footprint, which could impact short-term profitability. (newsroom.knorr-bremse.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
Knorr-Bremse Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
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 July 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Knorr-Bremse stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Knorr-Bremse (KBX) stock is 32.87 as of July 28, 2025.
Does Knorr-Bremse stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Knorr-Bremse (KBX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 28, 2025, the dividend rate is €1.75 and the yield is 2.01%. Knorr-Bremse has a payout ratio of 61.93% 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 1.03. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.