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Knorr-Bremse AGXSWX:KBX +0.38%84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.32. 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 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks worse than 70.95% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Knorr-Bremse AG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,993 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,577 Mil.
Therefore, Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KBX'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.35
During the past 11 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Knorr-Bremse AG was 0.36. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.32.
XSWX:KBX's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 70.95% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XSWX:KBX: 0.35
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Knorr-Bremse AG Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.20 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #945 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.36. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 0.35 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #945 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #945 out of 1332 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 0.35 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.20 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Knorr-Bremse AG has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.49, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.35 is 28.6% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.35. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 28.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.49. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.35 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: CHF66.39 vs. price of CHF92.95 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#945 of 1332)
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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