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Knorr-Bremse AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF996 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,000 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Knorr-Bremse AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF996 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,763 Mil. Therefore, Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.48%.
Knorr-Bremse AG had a gross margin of 56.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Knorr-Bremse AG was 55.23%. The lowest was 49.24%. And the median was 51.98%.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Knorr-Bremse AG had a gross margin of 56.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Knorr-Bremse AG Gross Profit Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF4,000 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Gross Profit of CHF4,000 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Gross Profit is CHF4,000 Mil. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Gross Profit of CHF4,000 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Gross Profit is CHF4,000 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF4,000 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF67.49, compared to a current price of CHF92.60 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF4,000 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Gross Profit is CHF4,000 Mil 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 CHF92.60 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF67.49.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
Gross Profit: CHF4,000 Mil
GF Value™: CHF67.49 vs. price of CHF92.60 (37.2% 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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