Knorr-Bremse (KBX) Stock Overview
Develops, produces, and markets brake systems for rail and commercial vehicles and other safety-critical systems worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Knorr-Bremse AG Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €99.65 |
| 52 Week High | €115.60 |
| 52 Week Low | €77.40 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.45% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.74% |
| 1 Year Change | 11.65% |
| 3 Year Change | 50.89% |
| 5 Year Change | -2.02% |
| Change since IPO | 22.06% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 13
KBX: Rail Strength And Truck Recovery Will Drive Future Margin Delivery
Knorr-Bremse's updated analyst price target moves from €100.58 to €113.67. This reflects analysts' revised assumptions for higher revenue growth and profit margins, as seen in a series of recent target increases and list additions from major banks.Analysis Article • May 11
Knorr-Bremse AG Just Missed EPS By 6.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
KBX: Rail Strength And Truck Recovery Will Drive Future Margin Delivery
Knorr-Bremse's updated analyst price target moves from €100.58 to €113.67. This reflects analysts' revised assumptions for higher revenue growth and profit margins, as seen in a series of recent target increases and list additions from major banks.Analysis Article • May 11
Knorr-Bremse AG Just Missed EPS By 6.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ), which a week ago released some disappointing...
Narrative Update • Apr 23
KBX: Rail And Truck Cycle Exposure Will Shape Bullish 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised the Knorr-Bremse price target to €125, with the change mainly supported by higher assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, alongside Street research highlighting rail growth, truck cycle exposure and multiple recent target increases from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted firmly positive, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets and, in some cases, backing that up with high conviction ratings.
Narrative Update • Apr 09
KBX: Rail Optimism Will Expose Risk In Truck Cycle Execution
Knorr-Bremse's updated analyst price target has edged higher, in line with modestly adjusted fair value and cash flow inputs. Analysts highlight the company's rail growth profile and potential cyclical support from trucks, reflected in a series of recent price target lifts to a range of about €112 to €131.Narrative Update • Mar 25
KBX: Rich Rail Hopes Will Expose Truck Cycle Recovery Execution Risk
Analysts have lifted their price targets for Knorr-Bremse into a roughly €112 to €131 range, citing stronger expectations for rail growth, potential truck cycle recovery, and a willingness to apply higher future P/E multiples, despite mixed views from some houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Knorr-Bremse points to a wide but generally constructive range of price targets, with large houses setting reference levels between €112 and €131.Narrative Update • Mar 09
KBX: Elevated Rail And Truck Hopes Will Magnify Execution Downside Risk
Analysts have lifted their average price targets on Knorr-Bremse to a range of roughly €116 to €131, citing stronger expectations around rail growth, a potential cyclical recovery in trucks, and improved profitability assumptions, alongside a slightly lower discount rate and reduced future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Knorr-Bremse points to a generally constructive stance on the shares, with several large banks revisiting their models and valuation frameworks.Narrative Update • Feb 23
KBX: Updated 2026 Guidance And Long-Term P/E Assumptions Will Frame Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Knorr-Bremse from €110 to €125, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and long-term P/E, even as some recent research, such as the DZ Bank downgrade, reflects a more cautious stance. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the higher €125 price target as a sign that they see the current valuation as leaving room for upside if management delivers on its plans.Narrative Update • Feb 09
KBX: Higher Assumed P/E Will Drive Downside Risk From Execution Missteps
Analysts now see fair value for Knorr-Bremse at €86.00, up from €82.31, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E, even as some recent research, such as DZ Bank's downgrade, has turned more cautious on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research carries a more cautious tone around Knorr-Bremse, with bearish analysts questioning how much upside is left at the current fair value level of €86.00.Analysis Article • Feb 02
Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 25
KBX: Fair Outlook Will Rest On 2025 Margin Delivery
Narrative Update on Knorr-Bremse The analyst price target for Knorr-Bremse has been revised higher from about €89.67 to €100.58, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on fair value and P/E, alongside recent Street targets in the €91 to €94 range, as key inputs to the new view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Knorr-Bremse sits in a relatively tight band, with price targets clustered around €91 to €94.Analysis Article • Jan 18
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 37.2x Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Narrative Update • Jan 11
KBX: Confirmed 2025 Guidance And Higher Assumed P/E Will Support Upside Potential
We are nudging our fair value estimate for Knorr-Bremse to €110 from €108, reflecting analysts' slightly lower price targets, including recent moves to €91 and €94, and updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Knorr-Bremse has centered on modestly revised price targets that still sit meaningfully below our updated fair value estimate of €110.Narrative Update • Dec 27
KBX: Margin Discipline And Confirmed 2025 Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
We raise our Knorr-Bremse fair value estimate to EUR 108 from EUR 104. This reflects analysts' slightly lower but still constructive price targets, as well as expectations for modestly softer revenue growth offset by a firmer profit margin and a lower future valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 13
KBX: Future Margin Execution Will Drive Downside Risk At Current Levels
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Knorr-Bremse from EUR 66.82 to EUR 82.31, reflecting slightly higher discount rates and valuation multiples despite recent small cuts to official price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has been characterized by marginally lower price targets and a generally cautious tone, even as the stock continues to trade near prior valuation ranges.Narrative Update • Nov 28
KBX: Outlook Will Balance Margin Pressures With Execution And Market Stability
Knorr-Bremse's analyst fair value estimate has increased modestly to €89.67. Analysts cite slightly lower growth and profit expectations, which are partially offset by recent price target adjustments by major firms.Analysis Article • Nov 25
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)?
Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ) saw significant share price movement during recent months on the XTRA, rising to highs of...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Knorr-Bremse AG Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Some Investors May Be Worried About Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Oct 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 08
The Price Is Right For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) After Its Second-Quarter Results
Knorr-Bremse AG ( ETR:KBX ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for investors...Analysis Article • Jul 08
We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Here's What's Concerning About Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • May 29
A Look At The Fair Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Knorr-Bremse fair value estimate is €110 Knorr-Bremse's €90.35...
New Narrative • Nov 12
Sustainable Boosts And Rail Demand Drive Growth Amid Market Challenges
Strong order intake and rail sector demand, especially in Asia Pacific, indicate potential future revenue growth and positive market positioning.Shareholder Returns
| KBX | DE Machinery | DE Market | |
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| 7D | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1Y | 11.7% | -2.0% | 1.2% |
Return vs Industry: KBX exceeded the German Machinery industry which returned -2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KBX exceeded the German Market which returned 1.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KBX volatility | |
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| KBX Average Weekly Movement | 5.1% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 13.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: KBX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: KBX's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 26,629 | Marc Llistosella Y Bischoff | www.knorr-bremse.com |
Knorr-Bremse AG, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets brake systems for rail and commercial vehicles and other safety-critical systems worldwide. It operates in two segments, Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. The Rail Vehicle Systems segment offers braking systems, entrance and HVAC systems, sanitary systems, coupling systems, digital solutions, smart services for optimizing rail traffic, power electrics, rail computing and communication (RCC)/TCMS, signaling systems, stationary and mobile testing equipment, windshield wiper and wash systems, and extensive aftermarket solutions.
Knorr-Bremse AG Fundamentals Summary
| KBX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €16.06b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €552.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €7.89b |
29.1x
P/E Ratio2.0x
P/S RatioIs KBX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KBX income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €7.89b |
| Cost of Revenue | €3.70b |
| Gross Profit | €4.19b |
| Other Expenses | €3.64b |
| Earnings | €552.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.42 |
| Gross Margin | 53.09% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.00% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 55.5% |
How did KBX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield56%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 15:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Knorr-Bremse AG is covered by 22 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Vladimir Sergievskii | Barclays |
| Vladimir Sergievskii | Barclays |
| Yasmin Steilen | Berenberg |