Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year ROIIC % : 20.75% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year ROIIC %?

Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX 83 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.75 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF68.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,256 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks better than 73.96% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.75%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KBX's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than
73.96% of 1256 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.13 vs XSWX:KBX: 20.75

Knorr-Bremse AG  (XSWX:KBX) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Knorr-Bremse AG Annual Data
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3-Year ROIIC %
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Knorr-Bremse AG Quarterly Data
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XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Knorr-Bremse AG 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 600.8705352 (Dec. 2025) - 532.891905 (Dec. 2022) )/( 5401.937 (Dec. 2025) - 5218.643 (Dec. 2022) )
=67.9786302/183.294
=37.09%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.75 mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.75 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #327 out of 1256 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.13. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 20.75 is 402.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #327 out of 1256 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #327 out of 1256 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This puts Knorr-Bremse AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.13. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 20.75 is 402.4% 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 3-Year ROIIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.13, based on 1,256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.75 is 402.4% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.75. 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?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a current 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.75. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF68.93, compared to a current price of CHF92.60 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.75 and 402.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.13. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.75 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CHF92.60 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF68.93.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: 20.75
  • GF Value™: CHF68.93 vs. price of CHF92.60 (34.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 402.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#327 of 1256)

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 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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