About Knorr-Bremse AG (KNBHF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft develops, produces, markets, and services braking and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. It offers braking, entrance and HVAC systems; power electrics and control technology; digital solutions for optimization of rail traffic, couplers; signal systems; stationary and mobile testing equipment; wiper and wash systems; and sanitary systems for mass transit and long distance rail vehicles. The company also provides braking systems comprising brake control systems, disk brakes, drum brakes, brake cylinders, valves and pedal units; steering systems and vehicle dynamics solutions; driver assistance systems; automated driving and electronic leveling control; energy supply and distribution systems, including compressors and air treatment products; and engine components and transmission control systems for trucks, buses, trailers, and agricultural machinery. In addition, it offers leasing, holding, logistics, and media and IT services. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft is a subsidiary of KB Holding GmbH.
Is KNBHF a good dividend investment in 2026?
KNBHF offers a 1.80% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 85/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -9.2% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
KNBHF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your KNBHF portfolio grows to $58.1K vs $56.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
KNBHF dividend growth history & forecast
KNBHF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -9.2% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.80%.
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 KNBHF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold KNBHF.
Gross yield
1.80%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.53%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.27%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1.80%
-1.00%
$180 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.53%
-1.27%
$153 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.44%
-1.36%
$144 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1.80%
-1.00%
$180 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.64%
-1.16%
$164 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1.80%
-1.00%
$180 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.35%
-1.45%
$135 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.53%
-1.27%
$153 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.26%
-1.54%
$126 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.33%
-1.47%
$133 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.26%
-1.54%
$126 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 KNBHF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your KNBHF investment of $113.95/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$958.52
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-1513.77
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in KNBHF for:
Shares needed
13,783
Capital required
$1,570,573
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.05/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 KNBHF Dividend Payment Schedule
KNBHF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.35 / payment
$17.41 / year after tax
100 shares
$43.53 / payment
$174.14 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$435.35 / payment
$1741.40 / year after tax
📊 KNBHF vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How KNBHF compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Consumer Cyclical" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▼-1.20% vs sectorBelow avg
KNBHF
1.80%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-14.70% vs sectorBelow avg
KNBHF
-9.20%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-8.00% vs sectorBetter
KNBHF
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for KNBHF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ KNBHF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
3.55
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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