At what enterprise value was FRAUSCHER acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of FRAUSCHER by WABTEC in 2025, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 14.4x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FRAUSCHER when it was acquired by WABTEC?

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When was FRAUSCHER acquired by WABTEC?

FRAUSCHER was acquired by WABTEC in 2025.

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12/2025

FRAUSCHER acquired by WABTEC

AUSTRIA Hardware & Electronics / Electronic Components / Sensors & Optics EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Wabtec Corporation has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Frauscher Sensor Technology from the Delachaux Group and minority shareholder Michael Thiel. This exit marks a significant milestone for Delachaux, allowing the French family-owned group to refocus capital on its primary activities (Pandrol, Conductix-Wampfler, and DCX Chrome). The strategic rationale for Wabtec is the expansion of its Digital Intelligence portfolio through the addition of Frauscher’s world-class axle counting and signaling technologies. By combining Frauscher’s sensors with Wabtec’s analytics software, the group can provide a truly integrated safety-critical infrastructure offering. The acquisition is immediately accretive to Adjusted EBIT margins and EPS. Financially, the deal was structured to capitalize on Frauscher’s strong market position in India and Europe, providing a platform for accelerated profitable growth and significant cost synergies to be realized over a three-year period.

FRAUSCHER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).

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Target

Frauscher Sensor Technology is a global market leader in train detection, axle counting, and wheel detection systems. Founded in 1987, the organization provides innovative sensor solutions that enable railway operators to maximize the safety, efficiency, and capacity of their networks. The entity’s product portfolio includes wayside object control solutions and signaling technologies that operate under extreme technical and environmental conditions. With more than 700 employees and a presence in 15 countries, Frauscher has installations in over 100 countries worldwide. The company is a critical partner for system integrators, providing safety-critical data and lifecycle services for rail infrastructure. Prior to the acquisition, it was a subsidiary of the Delachaux Group, where it underwent a significant period of international growth and technological evolution over six years.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: frauscher

Acquirer: wabtec