Knorr-Bremse AG (FRA:KBX) Other Operating Expense: €3,343 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:KBX Knorr-Bremse AG FRA:KBX
85 GF Score
Price €102.60
GF Value €72.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Knorr-Bremse AG Other Operating Expense?

Knorr-Bremse AG FRA:KBX -2.06% 85 Other Operating Expense is €3,343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KBX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Knorr-Bremse AG's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €849 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,343 Mil.

Knorr-Bremse AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (€813 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€819 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€819 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€849 Mil).

Knorr-Bremse AG's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (€3,033 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€3,093 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€3,093 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€3,142 Mil).

Knorr-Bremse AG Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Knorr-Bremse AG Quarterly Data
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Knorr-Bremse AG Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense 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 €3,343 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €3,343 Mil mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (FRA:KBX) has a Other Operating Expense of €3,343 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Other Operating Expense is €3,343 Mil. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's Other Operating Expense compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Other Operating Expense of €3,343 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 Other Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Other Operating Expense is €3,343 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG (FRA:KBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.74, compared to a current price of €102.60 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €3,343 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (FRA:KBX), the current Other Operating Expense is €3,343 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 (FRA:KBX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €102.60 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.74. GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KBX:

  • Other Operating Expense: €3,343 Mil
  • GF Value™: €72.74 vs. price of €102.60 (41.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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