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Knorr-Bremse AGXSWX:KBX +0.38%84 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 556% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF66.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,165 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 53.65% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Knorr-Bremse AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Knorr-Bremse AG was 10.40% per year. The lowest was -5.20% per year. And the median was 1.25% per year.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.20% mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is 556% above median its historical median of 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #540 out of 1165 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.20% is 556% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 8.20% is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #540 out of 1165 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #540 out of 1165 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Knorr-Bremse AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 8.20% is 22.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 6.70, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.70, based on 1,165 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.20% is 22.4% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20%, which is 556% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.20%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20%, which is 556% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 22.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.70. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.20% (556% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: CHF66.39 vs. price of CHF92.95 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#540 of 1165)
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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