Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.83 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Knorr-Bremse AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Knorr-Bremse AG XSWX:KBX 84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KBX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF64.14. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks worse than 63.68% on this metric.

Knorr-Bremse AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.


The historical rank and industry rank for Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KBX' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 1.98   Max: 4.14
Current: 1.83


During the past 11 years, Knorr-Bremse AG's highest Yield on Cost was 4.14. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 1.98.


XSWX:KBX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
63.68% of 870 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs XSWX:KBX: 1.83

Knorr-Bremse AG  (XSWX:KBX) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


Knorr-Bremse AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XSWX:KBX vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Knorr-Bremse AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Knorr-Bremse AG is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 mean?
Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.41 to 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #554 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Knorr-Bremse AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 is near median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 4.14. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 1.83 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #554 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knorr-Bremse AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knorr-Bremse AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Knorr-Bremse AG ranks #554 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Knorr-Bremse AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. Knorr-Bremse AG's value of 1.83 is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Knorr-Bremse AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.41 to 4.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Knorr-Bremse AG has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.09, based on 870 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 is 40.8% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Knorr-Bremse AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knorr-Bremse AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.98. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF64.14, compared to a current price of CHF92.60 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.09. Knorr-Bremse AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knorr-Bremse AG (XSWX:KBX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 as of Jul. 03, 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 CHF92.60 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF64.14.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KBX:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.83 (near median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: CHF64.14 vs. price of CHF92.60 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#554 of 870)

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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