Knorr-Bremse AGXTER:KBX -2.13%83 PB Ratio is 4.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates XTER:KBX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks worse than 88.03% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Knorr-Bremse AG's share price is €101.30. Knorr-Bremse AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.40. Hence, Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio of today is 4.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:KBX'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 4.99 Max: 10.69
Current: 4.97
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest PB Ratio was 10.69. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 4.99.
XTER:KBX's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.03% of 1295
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs XTER:KBX: 4.97
During the past 12 months, Knorr-Bremse AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Knorr-Bremse AG was 15.70% per year. The lowest was -3.70% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Knorr-Bremse AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's PB 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX) has a PB Ratio of 4.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 10.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1140 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current PB Ratio of 4.97 is near median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 10.69. The Vehicles & Parts industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 4.97 is 257.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1140 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1140 out of 1295 companies for PB Ratio. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 4.97 is 257.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 10.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Knorr-Bremse AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.39, based on 1,295 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current PB Ratio of 4.97 is 257.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current PB Ratio is 4.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.99. 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 (XTER:KBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.26, compared to a current price of €101.30 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 257.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.39. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX), the current PB Ratio is 4.97 as of Jun. 25, 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 (XTER:KBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knorr-Bremse AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €101.30 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €73.26.
GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:KBX:
PB Ratio: 4.97 (near median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: €73.26 vs. price of €101.30 (38.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1140 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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