Knorr-Bremse AG (MEX:KBXN) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:KBXN Knorr-Bremse AG MEX:KBXN
83 GF Score
Price MXN1,962.70
GF Value MXN1,388.87
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What is Knorr-Bremse AG Beneish M-Score?

Knorr-Bremse AG MEX:KBXN 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KBXN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,388.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 76.75% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:KBXN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.29
Current: -2.84

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Knorr-Bremse AG was -2.29. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.67.


Knorr-Bremse AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 -2.29 -2.67 -2.79 -2.84

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
Beneish M-Score 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.84 0.00

MEX:KBXN vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Knorr-Bremse AG Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Knorr-Bremse AG for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.9314+0.528 * 0.9794+0.404 * 1.022+0.892 * 0.9574+0.115 * 0.9246
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0865+4.679 * -0.065518-0.327 * 0.8566
=-2.87

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MXN30,087 Mil.
Revenue was MXN164,813 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN90,450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN103,248 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN187,289 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN38,267 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN7,970 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,521 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN55,282 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.
Net Income was MXN11,259 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MXN23,530 Mil.
Total Receivables was MXN33,740 Mil.
Revenue was MXN172,152 Mil.
Gross Profit was MXN92,529 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN118,277 Mil.
Total Assets was MXN209,955 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MXN41,471 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MXN7,862 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MXN3,385 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN72,351 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(30086.808 / 164813.298) / (33740.373 / 172152.338)
=0.182551 / 0.195991
=0.9314

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(92529.425 / 172152.338) / (90450.179 / 164813.298)
=0.537486 / 0.548804
=0.9794

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (103248.142 + 38267.383) / 187288.798) / (1 - (118276.933 + 41471.177) / 209954.659)
=0.244399 / 0.23913
=1.022

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=164813.298 / 172152.338
=0.9574

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(7861.835 / (7861.835 + 41471.177)) / (7969.736 / (7969.736 + 38267.383))
=0.159363 / 0.172367
=0.9246

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(3521.021 / 164813.298) / (3384.957 / 172152.338)
=0.021364 / 0.019663
=1.0865

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((0 + 55282.137) / 187288.798) / ((0 + 72350.716) / 209954.659)
=0.295171 / 0.344602
=0.8566

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(11258.833 - 0 - 23529.697) / 187288.798
=-0.065518

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Knorr-Bremse AG has a M-score of -2.87 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (MEX:KBXN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #296 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #296 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #296 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. 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 (MEX:KBXN) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.84. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,388.87, compared to a current price of MXN1,962.70 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (MEX:KBXN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MEX:KBXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,962.70 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,388.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KBXN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: MXN1,388.87 vs. price of MXN1,962.70 (41.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KBXN 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.
83GF Score

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