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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Knorr-Bremse AG's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,495 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Knorr-Bremse AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.40.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Knorr-Bremse AG's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-16.52.
Knorr-Bremse AG Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Knorr-Bremse AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Knorr-Bremse AG's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Knorr-Bremse AG's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Knorr-Bremse AG Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,495 Mil mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Accounts Receivable of CHF1,495 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Accounts Receivable too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,495 Mil. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's Accounts Receivable compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Accounts Receivable of CHF1,495 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,495 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG stock overvalued right now?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a current Accounts Receivable of CHF1,495 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF66.39, compared to a current price of CHF92.95 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,495 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Accounts Receivable is CHF1,495 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF92.95 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF66.39.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
Accounts Receivable: CHF1,495 Mil
GF Value™: CHF66.39 vs. price of CHF92.95 (40% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knorr-Bremse AG is engaged in the development, production, marketing, and servicing of Automotive parts. It operates its business activities in two divisions: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Its product portfolio comprises Braking, entrance, and HVAC systems; power electric and control technology; digital solutions; couplers; signal systems; pneumatic braking systems; energy supply and distribution systems; wiper and wash systems; and others. Maximum of revenue is from Rail Vehicle System. Its geographical segments are Europe/Africa, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific. The majority of its revenue is from Europe/Africa.
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