Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:KBX Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX
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Price CHF92.60
GF Value CHF67.49
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What is Knorr-Bremse AG Liabilities-to-Assets?

Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX 85 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF67.49. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Knorr-Bremse AG's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,506 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,577 Mil. Therefore, Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.


Knorr-Bremse AG  (XSWX:KBX) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Knorr-Bremse AG Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.68 0.65 0.68 0.64

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
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.64 0.64

XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Knorr-Bremse AG Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=5321.687/8289.066
=0.64

Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=5505.639/8576.564
=0.64

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.64 mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.64. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.64 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.64. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.64. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.64. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.64 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:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.64
  • GF Value™: CHF67.49 vs. price of CHF92.60 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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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