Knorr-Bremse AG

XTRA:KBX Stock Report

Market Cap: €14.4b

Knorr-Bremse Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Knorr-Bremse has a total shareholder equity of €3.2B and total debt of €2.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 81.1%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €9.7B and €6.5B respectively. Knorr-Bremse's EBIT is €773.0M making its interest coverage ratio 14.6. It has cash and short-term investments of €2.3B.

Key information

81.15%

Debt to equity ratio

€2.61b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio14.6x
Cash€2.26b
Equity€3.22b
Total liabilities€6.52b
Total assets€9.74b

Recent financial health updates

Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Apr 08
Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 12
We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Recent updates

Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

May 11
Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Apr 22
Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Apr 08
Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

There May Be Reason For Hope In Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Disappointing Earnings

Feb 28
There May Be Reason For Hope In Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Disappointing Earnings

Earnings Miss: Knorr-Bremse AG Missed EPS By 12% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

Feb 23
Earnings Miss: Knorr-Bremse AG Missed EPS By 12% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Feb 17
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

An Intrinsic Calculation For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued

Feb 04
An Intrinsic Calculation For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued

Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Dec 26
Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 12
We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Should You Think About Buying Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Now?

Nov 15
Should You Think About Buying Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Now?
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Strong order intake and rail sector demand, especially in Asia Pacific, indicate potential future revenue growth and positive market positioning.

Knorr-Bremse AG Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Nov 02
Knorr-Bremse AG Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Investors Could Be Concerned With Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital

Oct 30
Investors Could Be Concerned With Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital

Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 16
Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Pinning Down Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Sep 06
Pinning Down Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 30
Is Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Potentially Undervalued?

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Jul 03
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Is Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Trading At A 38% Discount?

Jun 19
Is Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Trading At A 38% Discount?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: KBX's short term assets (€5.7B) exceed its short term liabilities (€3.4B).

Long Term Liabilities: KBX's short term assets (€5.7B) exceed its long term liabilities (€3.1B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: KBX's net debt to equity ratio (11%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: KBX's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 83.2% to 81.1% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: KBX's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (44.2%).

Interest Coverage: KBX's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (14.6x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/22 18:43
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/22 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Knorr-Bremse AG is covered by 33 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Vladimir SergievskiiBarclays
Vladimir SergievskiiBarclays
Yasmin SteilenBerenberg