XETRA · Consumer Cyclical
Invest in Knorr-Bremse stock from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Knorr-Bremse (KBX) shares directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
Knorr-Bremse at a glance
- Price
- €104.90-€2.80 (2.60%)
- Market cap
- €16.91B
- Day range
- €104.90 – €108.50
- P/E
- 28.90
- Dividend yield
- 1.81%
- Volume
- 141.01K
- 1 month
- -1.50%
- 6 months
- +8.54%
- YTD
- +9.21%
- 1 year
- +33.97%
- 5 years
- +9.36%
Knorr-Bremse statements, FY2021–FY2025
| Fiscal year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €7.8B | €7.9B | €7.9B | €7.1B | €6.7B |
| Gross profit | €1.7B | €4.2B | €4.0B | €3.5B | €3.5B |
| Operating income | €882.0M | €873.0M | €888.9M | €772.7M | €929.9M |
| Net income | €534.0M | €445.0M | €552.5M | €489.3M | €621.3M |
| Earnings per share | €3.31 | €2.77 | €3.43 | €3.04 | €3.85 |
| EBITDA | €1.3B | €1.1B | €1.2B | €1.0B | €1.2B |
| Total assets | €9.2B | €9.6B | €8.2B | €8.0B | €7.2B |
| Total debt | €3.1B | €4.0B | €2.8B | €2.7B | €2.1B |
| Cash and short-term investments | €1.7B | €2.3B | €1.3B | €1.4B | €1.4B |
| Shareholders' equity | €3.1B | €3.0B | €2.8B | €2.6B | €2.3B |
| Operating cash flow | €1.1B | €1.0B | €914.6M | €541.6M | €975.5M |
| Free cash flow | €831.0M | €696.0M | €539.4M | €189.4M | €580.0M |
| Capital expenditure | −€236.0M | −€346.0M | −€375.2M | −€352.1M | −€395.5M |
Fiscal years as reported, the latest ending 31 Dec 2025. Figures in EUR; a dash means the provider reported nothing for that line.
Peer comparison
| Company | Ticker | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Hotels | IC1B.F | €138.00 | €20.39B |
| Continental | CON.DE | €68.76 | €13.75B |
| Moncler | MOV.F | €44.38 | €12.07B |
| Accor | ACR.F | €45.92 | €10.84B |
| Porsche Automobil | PAH3.DE | €25.25 | €7.73B |
| HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA | HLE.DE | €68.80 | €7.64B |
| Renault | RNL.DE | €26.35 | €7.64B |
| Wynn Resorts | WYR.DE | €71.79 | €7.45B |
Peers as grouped by the data provider. This is not an investment recommendation.
How to invest in Knorr-Bremse from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to EUR when you buy.
Step 3
Search KBX and buy
Find Knorr-Bremse by name or by its ticker, KBX, and place your order.
Why invest in Knorr-Bremse from India
What Knorr-Bremse does
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft is a global enterprise specializing in the development, manufacture, sale, and maintenance of crucial braking and other operational systems for both rail and commercial vehicles worldwide. The company structures its business into two primary segments: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Knorr-Bremse operates in the Auto - Parts industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Knorr-Bremse stock from India?
Yes. Indian residents and NRIs can buy Knorr-Bremse (KBX) shares directly through Paasa. Knorr-Bremse is listed on XETRA, in the Auto - Parts industry. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell Knorr-Bremse shares?
In India, gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%, and gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the EUR/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.