Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 102.90% (As of Jun. 2026) — 1236% Above Median

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XSWX:KBX Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX
85 GF Score
Price CHF97.25
GF Value CHF73.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year FCF Growth Rate?

Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX 85 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 102.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1236% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 94.94% on this metric.

Knorr-Bremse AG's Free Cash Flow per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.51.

During the past 12 months, Knorr-Bremse AG's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 102.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% 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 Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Knorr-Bremse AG was 102.90% per year. The lowest was -47.50% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.


Knorr-Bremse AG  (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation

Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.


Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF 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 FCF Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.


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Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.

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What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 102.90% mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 102.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is 1236% above median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #41 out of 811 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 102.90% is 1236% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 102.90% is 1030.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #41 out of 811 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 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #41 out of 811 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 102.90% is 1030.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 9.10, Knorr-Bremse AG has consistently been above 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 FCF Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.10, based on 811 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF 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 FCF Growth Rate of 102.90% is 1030.8% above 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 FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 102.90%, which is 1236% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. 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 CHF73.79, compared to a current price of CHF97.25 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 102.90%, which is 1236% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 1030.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.10. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 102.90% 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 CHF97.25 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.79. GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:

  • 3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 102.90% (1236% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
  • GF Value™: CHF73.79 vs. price of CHF97.25 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1030.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#41 of 811)

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 Business Description

Address Moosacher Strasse 80, Munich, BY, DEU, 80809
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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