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The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KBX'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92 Med: 11.28 Max: 22.11
Current: 18.04
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 22.11. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 11.28.
XSWX:KBX's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than 97.76% of 1248
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.575
vs XSWX:KBX: 18.04
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The Price-to-Book Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the Price-to-Book Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Knorr-Bremse AG Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Tangible-Book 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book falls into.
* 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 PB Ratio. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book Ratio and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 17.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1220 out of 1248 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 17.90. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.58. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 17.90 is 1036.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1220 out of 1248 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #1220 out of 1248 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.58. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 17.90 is 1036.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.58, based on 1,248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Tangible-Book significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Tangible-Book should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 17.90 is 1036.5% 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book mean?
A high Price-to-Tangible-Book can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 17.90. 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 CHF73.71, compared to a current price of CHF97.25 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 17.90 and 1036.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.58. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 17.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 CHF97.25 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.71.
GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 17.90
GF Value™: CHF73.71 vs. price of CHF97.25 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1036.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1220 of 1248)
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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