Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Inventory Turnover: 0.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Knorr-Bremse AG Inventory Turnover?

Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX -1.11% 83 Inventory Turnover is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF68.68. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Knorr-Bremse AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF767 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,036 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Knorr-Bremse AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.21.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.

Knorr-Bremse AG  (XSWX:KBX) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Knorr-Bremse AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=1035.99/767.276*365 / 4
=123.21

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1035.99 / 1763.006
=0.59

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Knorr-Bremse AG Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Knorr-Bremse AG Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover 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.

Knorr-Bremse AG Inventory Turnover Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Knorr-Bremse AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Knorr-Bremse AG Inventory Turnover Calculation

Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=3291.178 / ((1125.937 + 978.862) / 2 )
=3291.178 / 1052.3995
=3.13

Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=767.276 / ((978.862 + 1093.118) / 2 )
=767.276 / 1035.99
=0.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.74 mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.74. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Inventory Turnover of 0.74 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 Inventory Turnover for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.74. 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 Inventory Turnover of 0.74. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF68.68, compared to a current price of CHF93.35 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.74. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.74 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 CHF93.35 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF68.68.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.74
  • GF Value™: CHF68.68 vs. price of CHF93.35 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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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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