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Knorr-Bremse AGXSWX:KBX 83 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 50.2% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Knorr-Bremse AG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Knorr-Bremse AG was 15.70% per year. The lowest was -3.70% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #634 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 6.60% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #634 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #634 out of 1273 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Knorr-Bremse AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 6.60% is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 6.60, Knorr-Bremse AG has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.60, based on 1,273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.60, compared to a current price of CHF99.90 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 0% at the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.60. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 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 CHF99.90 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.60.
GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 6.60% (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: CHF72.60 vs. price of CHF99.90 (37.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Vehicles & Parts median (#634 of 1273)
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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