Knorr-Bremse AGXTER:KBX -2.13%83 ROA % is 6.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.74. 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 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 73.58% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Knorr-Bremse AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €612 Mil.
Knorr-Bremse AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,153 Mil. Therefore, Knorr-Bremse AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:KBX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.98 Med: 7.74 Max: 10.37
Current: 6.08
During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest ROA % was 10.37%. The lowest was 4.98%. And the median was 7.74%.
XTER:KBX's ROA % is ranked better than 73.58% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs XTER:KBX: 6.08
Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Knorr-Bremse AG ROA % Related Terms
Knorr-Bremse AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX) has a ROA % of 6.69% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.74. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % has ranged from 4.98 to 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #353 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's ROA % too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROA % of 6.69% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 10.37. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 6.69% is 126.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #353 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #353 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This puts Knorr-Bremse AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 6.69% is 126.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own ROA % has ranged from 4.98 to 10.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.74 vs. the industry median of 2.95, 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 ROA % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROA % of 6.69% is 126.8% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROA % is 6.69%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.74. 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 ROA % is 6.69%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.74 and 126.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX), the current ROA % is 6.69% 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 (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:
ROA %: 6.69% (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.74)
GF Value™: €73.26 vs. price of €101.30 (38.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#353 of 1336)
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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