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
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 26,629
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Website
- www.knorr-bremse.com
Knorr-Bremse Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€17B
28.75
€3.64
1.11
€1.90
1.82%
Price and volume
Market cap
€17B
Beta
1.11
52-week high
€115.80
52-week low
€77.75
Average daily volume
147K
Dividend rate
€1.90
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.63
Quick ratio
1.013
Long term debt to equity
74.333
Total debt to equity
74.333
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
52.31%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.46%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,249
Gross margin (TTM)
53.25%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.29%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.75%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.83%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.09%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.83%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.753
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.093
Price to book
5.26
Price to tangible book (TTM)
17.7
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.801
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.32%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.566
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.82%
Forward dividend yield
1.82%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
39.35%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.10%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.82%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.43%
What the Analysts think about Knorr-Bremse
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Knorr-Bremse stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Knorr-Bremse stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Knorr-Bremse delivered Q2 2026 organic revenue growth of 6.4% YoY to €2.1 billion, achieved an operating EBIT margin of 14.2% surpassing its BOOST target, record order backlog of €7.9 billion, free cash flow up 80% to €262 million, prompting an upgrade to FY 2026 guidance to €8.1–8.3 billion revenue and 14.0–14.5% EBIT margin. (Knorr-Bremse IR)
Knorr-Bremse’s Q1 2026 operating EBIT rose 11% to €261 million, reflecting continued operational leverage and cost discipline early in the year. (Reuters)
The company proposed a 9% dividend hike to €1.90 per share for FY 2025, underscoring robust free cash flow generation and a shareholder-friendly capital allocation policy. (Reuters)
Analysts at JPMorgan and Citigroup downgraded KBX to Neutral, citing a 48% YoY slump in US heavy-truck orders and high valuation levels, highlighting exposure to cyclical weakness in the truck division. (Reuters)
The sale of its Merak HVAC business, representing approximately €360 million in expected 2026 revenue, narrows KBX’s diversification and may reduce stable aftermarket income. (Knorr-Bremse IR)
KBX’s Truck division profitability trails Rail, with H1 2026 operating EBIT margin at 11.7% versus 17.1%, reflecting ongoing structural cost pressures and slower market recovery in the more cyclical truck segment. (Knorr-Bremse IR)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2026.
Knorr-Bremse Financial Performance
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Knorr-Bremse Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
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Funds containing Knorr-Bremse
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | €KBX weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares MDAX€EXS3 | €1.5B | 4.42% |
iShares MDAX€EXID | €34M | 4.29% |
iShares Dax ESG€EXIA | €127M | 1.22% |
iShares EURO STOXX Mid€DJMC | €572M | 0.90% |
iShares EURO STOXX Mid Cap£DJMC | £491M | 0.90% |
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