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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Knorr-Bremse AG's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF229 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF818 Mil.
Knorr-Bremse AG's pretax margin was 11.62%.
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest Pretax Margin was 15.38%. The lowest was 8.18%. And the median was 12.64%.
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest Pretax Margin was 15.38%. The lowest was 8.18%. And the median was 12.64%.
* 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.
Knorr-Bremse AG Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income 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, GPC: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF818 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.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF818 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF818 Mil. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's Pre-Tax Income of CHF818 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF818 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 (XSWX:KBX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.27, compared to a current price of CHF103.50 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF818 Mil. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF818 Mil as of Jun. 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 CHF103.50 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.27.
GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF818 Mil
GF Value™: CHF80.27 vs. price of CHF103.50 (28.9% 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.
84GF Score
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