The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Knorr-Bremse AG was 0.58. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.49.
XSWX:KBX's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Knorr-Bremse AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Knorr-Bremse AG was 2.60% per year. The lowest was -7.00% per year. And the median was 0.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Knorr-Bremse AG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (XSWX:KBX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #510 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #510 out of 776 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #510 out of 776 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.58 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 776 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF68.27, compared to a current price of CHF94.40 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 CHF94.40 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF68.27.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF68.27 vs. price of CHF94.40 (38.3% 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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