Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX) ROCE %: 15.36% (As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:KBX Knorr-Bremse AG XTER:KBX
83 GF Score
Price €101.30
GF Value €73.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Knorr-Bremse AG ROCE %?

Knorr-Bremse AG XTER:KBX -2.13% 83 ROCE % is 15.36% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:KBX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Knorr-Bremse AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.36%.

Knorr-Bremse AG  (XTER:KBX) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Knorr-Bremse AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's ROCE % 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.

Knorr-Bremse AG ROCE % Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Knorr-Bremse AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Knorr-Bremse AG ROCE % Calculation

Knorr-Bremse AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=945/( ( (9614 - 3313) + (8883 - 2622) )/ 2 )
=945/( (6301+6261)/ 2 )
=945/6281
=15.05 %

Knorr-Bremse AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=984/( ( (8883 - 2622) + (9423 - 2871) )/ 2 )
=984/( ( 6261 + 6552 )/ 2 )
=984/6406.5
=15.36 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 15.36% mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX) has a ROCE % of 15.36% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's ROCE % too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROCE % is 15.36%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 15.36% is 93.5% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Knorr-Bremse AG's ROCE % of 15.36% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 15.36% is 93.5% 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 ROCE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROCE % of 15.36% is 93.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current ROCE % is 15.36%. 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 €73.24, compared to a current price of €101.30 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.36% and 93.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XTER:KBX), the current ROCE % is 15.36% 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 €73.24. GuruFocus considers Knorr-Bremse AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:KBX:

  • ROCE %: 15.36%
  • GF Value™: €73.24 vs. price of €101.30 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median

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 Business Description

Address Moosacher Strasse 80, Munich, BY, DEU, 80809
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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