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Knorr-Bremse AGXSWX:KBX 83 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. 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 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 99.85% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Knorr-Bremse AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was No Debt (1).
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Knorr-Bremse AGcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
(1) Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KBX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was No Debt.
XSWX:KBX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 99.85% of 1312
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs XSWX:KBX: No Debt
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Knorr-Bremse AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Knorr-Bremse AG had no debt (1).
Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
Knorr-Bremse AG had no debt (1).
* 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 Cash-to-Debt of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of Jun. 2026. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.59 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #2 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #2 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #2 out of 1312 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.59 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. 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 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) 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:
Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: CHF72.60 vs. price of CHF99.90 (37.6% 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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