Knorr-Bremse AG

Knorr-Bremse AG

96.75
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-2.70
(-2.71%)
3.84EPS
27.46P/E
15.98BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG carries a market capitalization of 15.98B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 14.74B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap15.98B
Enterprise Value14.74B

Important Dates

Knorr-Bremse AG's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Earnings Date10/29/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG has 161.20M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding161.20M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.46. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.98, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.99.

PE Ratio27.46
PS Ratio1.98
PB Ratio4.99
P/TBV Ratio16.81
P/FCF Ratio18.14
P/OCF Ratio13.12

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.40 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.83 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.41 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Knorr-Bremse AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.23, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 14.74B versus a market cap of 15.98B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.83
EV / EBITDA10.40
EV / EBIT14.41
EV / FCF15.23

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG maintains a current ratio of 1.63, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.63
Quick Ratio0.44
Interest Coverage11.34

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.38, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.30 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.06, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.06, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 257,231.34 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 31,322.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.88 indicates how many times Knorr-Bremse AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.38
Return on Assets (ROA)6.06
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.30
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)12.06
Revenue Per Employee257,231.34
Employee Count31,322.00
Inventory Turnover2.88

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG recorded 270.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 30.37, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 889.00M, leaving 582.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax270.00M
Effective Tax Rate30.37

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG's stock has gained approximately 21.62% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 102.12, while the 200-day moving average is 102.31.

52-Week Price Change21.62%
50-Day Moving Average102.12
200-Day Moving Average102.31

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG generated 8.06B in revenue and converted that into 582.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.84. EBITDA reached 1.42B, while operating income came in at 1.03B.

Revenue8.06B
Gross Profit4.45B
Operating Income1.03B
Pretax Income889.00M
Net Income582.00M
EBITDA1.42B
EBIT1.02B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.84

Balance Sheet

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These figures are as of June 30, 2026. Total book value stands at 3.20B, with working capital of 1.91B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.34B
Net Debt-1.22B
Equity (Book Value)3.20B
Book Value Per Share19.85
Working Capital1.91B

Cash Flow

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Knorr-Bremse AG produced 1.22B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -337.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 881.00M - equivalent to 5.47 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.22B
Capital Expenditures-337.00M
Free Cash Flow881.00M
FCF Per Share5.47

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG posted a gross margin of 55.27, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 12.72 and net profit margin of 7.22 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin55.27
Operating Margin12.72
Pretax Margin11.03
Profit Margin7.22
EBITDA Margin17.59

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG paid dividends of - - per share. The dividend payout ratio of - - indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.51, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 9.30, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Knorr-Bremse AG shareholders.

Shareholder Yield9.30
FCF Yield5.51

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Knorr-Bremse AG has an Altman Z-Score of 4.09, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.09