Knorr-Bremse Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Knorr-Bremse's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -3.3%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 14% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3% per year. Knorr-Bremse's return on equity is 19.8%, and it has net margins of 6.9%.

Key information

-3.3%

Earnings growth rate

-3.3%

EPS growth rate

Machinery Industry Growth10.7%
Revenue growth rate3.0%
Return on equity19.8%
Net Margin6.9%
Next Earnings Update08 May 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

What Is Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Doing?

Apr 22
What Is Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Doing?

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) After Its Full-Year Results

Mar 26
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) After Its Full-Year Results

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

Mar 19
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

Capital Allocation Trends At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Aren't Ideal

Feb 18
Capital Allocation Trends At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Aren't Ideal

Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jan 21
Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 25
Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is There An Opportunity With Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) 36% Undervaluation?

Dec 12
Is There An Opportunity With Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) 36% Undervaluation?

Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Paint A Concerning Picture

Nov 14
Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Paint A Concerning Picture

Should You Investigate Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) At €52.54?

Nov 01
Should You Investigate Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) At €52.54?

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Sep 11
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

A Look At The Fair Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

Jul 30
A Look At The Fair Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

What Is Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Doing?

Jul 17
What Is Knorr-Bremse AG's (ETR:KBX) Share Price Doing?

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

Jun 06
Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

May 01
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

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

Apr 16
Should You Think About Buying Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Now?

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

Mar 02
Here's Why Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Estimating The Fair Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

Feb 02
Estimating The Fair Value Of Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX)

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Jan 18
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

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

Jan 04
Should You Think About Buying Knorr-Bremse AG (ETR:KBX) Now?

Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 25
Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Using Too Much Debt?

Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 20
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

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

Oct 06
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Is There Now An Opportunity In Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX)?

Sep 06
Is There Now An Opportunity In Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX)?

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

Aug 19
We Think Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital

Jun 26
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Returns On Capital

Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 11
Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Mar 16
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 07
Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Using Too Much Debt?

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

Dec 13
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Nov 08
Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 21% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 12
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:KBX) Shares Could Be 21% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 08
Does Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jul 20
The Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:KBX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 18% Below Its Share Price

Jun 03
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:KBX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 18% Below Its Share Price

Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) A Risky Investment?

May 04
Is Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX) A Risky Investment?

Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Soft Earnings

Apr 07
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Knorr-Bremse's (ETR:KBX) Soft Earnings

Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

Mar 20
Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Knorr-Bremse (ETR:KBX)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Knorr-Bremse makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

XTRA:KBX Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 238,0395531,9910
30 Sep 237,9144841,9550
30 Jun 237,7715021,9090
31 Mar 237,4954891,8570
31 Dec 227,2554891,8170
30 Sep 226,9965161,7570
30 Jun 226,7855171,7140
31 Mar 226,7725761,6880
31 Dec 216,7896211,6480
30 Sep 216,6556061,6240
30 Jun 216,5985921,6030
31 Mar 216,2975301,5550
31 Dec 206,2334951,5410
30 Sep 206,2905241,5280
30 Jun 206,4704821,5550
31 Mar 206,8865401,6030
31 Dec 197,0105881,5930
30 Sep 196,9955611,6400
30 Jun 196,9546531,5860
31 Mar 196,8116281,5750
31 Dec 186,6645931,5510
30 Sep 186,6346501,5770
30 Jun 186,5375831,5580
31 Mar 186,3135641,5180
31 Dec 176,1855361,5240
31 Dec 165,4954851,1970
31 Dec 155,8315681,2130
31 Dec 145,2074841,0380
31 Dec 134,3033169070

Quality Earnings: KBX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: KBX's current net profit margins (6.9%) are higher than last year (6.7%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: KBX's earnings have declined by 3.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: KBX's earnings growth over the past year (12.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (-3.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: KBX earnings growth over the past year (12.9%) exceeded the Machinery industry 7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: KBX's Return on Equity (19.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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