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Cologne, GermanyApril 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TÜV Rheinland Group (hereinafter referred to as “TÜV Rheinland”) has released its fiscal year 2025 results. The global testing, inspection, and certification organization achieved revenue of €2.98 billion for the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.7% (2024: €2.71 billion). Dr. Michael Fübi, CEO of TÜV Rheinland Group, stated while presenting the annual results: “Trust is our strongest growth driver. Innovation can only succeed sustainably when it is safe, reliable, and market-ready. Leveraging TÜV Rheinland’s technical expertise, we are solidifying the foundation for growth for businesses, markets, and society as a whole.”
2025 Annual Results: TÜV Rheinland Achieves Robust Global Growth, Safeguarding New Technologies
Based in Cologne, TÜV Rheinland continued its growth trajectory in both the German domestic market and globally. Additionally, all four of the Group’s business streams recorded revenue increases. Demand remained particularly high for services such as electrical and electronic product testing, photovoltaic module testing, international market access, and technical services for the energy sector. Traditional inspection services, including those for vehicles, pressure equipment, and elevators, also maintained steady growth. The Group’s growth momentum is robust and consistent: from 2022 to 2025, TÜV Rheinland’s average annual revenue growth rate was 9.4%. “As one of the world’s leading testing and certification organizations, we possess strong competitiveness and are committed to maintaining this advantage over the long term,” said Dr. Fübi.
From Cologne to the World: 55.1% of Revenue Generated Outside Germany
International business remains a cornerstone of TÜV Rheinland’s success: in 2025, revenue from markets outside Germany accounted for 55.1% of the total. “From Cologne to the world – this has been TÜV Rheinland’s development path for over 50 years. Leveraging our global network and a diversified business portfolio covering nearly all industries, we can effectively mitigate risks and achieve sustainable growth,” Dr. Fübi noted. TÜV Rheinland expects revenue to continue growing within the single-digit percentage range in 2026.
Over 1,500 New Employees Added
As of the end of 2025, TÜV Rheinland employed 28,550 people worldwide, an increase of over 1,500 employees compared to 2024 (26,947 people), representing a growth of approximately 6%. Two-thirds (66.1%) of employees work outside Germany. Currently, TÜV Rheinland is recruiting over 1,200 new employees globally, including around 400 positions in Germany, with the highest demand for engineers and technical specialists.
Key Financial Indicators: Exceeding Targets
2025 Annual Results: TÜV Rheinland Achieves Robust Global Growth, Safeguarding New Technologies
TÜV Rheinland also delivered strong financial results. In 2025, the Group’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to €242 million (2024: €215 million), with an EBIT margin of 8.1% (2024: 7.9%). Adjusted EBIT, excluding one-time items, reached €268 million, with an adjusted margin of 9.0% (2024: 8.3%). From 2022 to 2025, TÜV Rheinland’s adjusted EBIT grew by an average of 12% annually.
TÜV Rheinland’s equity capital increased by €123.5 million to €877.7 million; the equity ratio correspondingly rose to 26.9% (2024: 26.3%). The Group’s cash flow from operating activities remained stable, roughly on par with 2024, reaching €282.4 million (2024: €283 million). Philipp Kortüm, CFO of TÜV Rheinland Group, emphasized: “We not only achieved our financial targets for 2025 but also exceeded our plans in several areas. This provides a stable foundation for our continued growth in a challenging economic environment.”
Investing in Future Technologies
2025 Annual Results: TÜV Rheinland Achieves Robust Global Growth, Safeguarding New Technologies
In 2025, TÜV Rheinland continued to intensify its strategic focus on the future, with total investments reaching €87.2 million (2024: €86.1 million). Investment priorities included expanding new laboratories, digital transformation, and innovative technologies. For the Chinese market, TÜV Rheinland upgraded its laboratory bases in Taicang and Shenzhen, fully accommodating the growing demand for testing and certification services.
Strategic Growth through Acquisitions
TÜV Rheinland continued to expand its business scale through acquisitions in 2025, acquiring five companies within its People & Business Assurance service stream. From 2022 to 2025, the Group completed the integration of 23 companies through acquisitions. In the first quarter of 2026, the Group completed four additional acquisitions involving companies in Germany (occupational safety and wind energy), South Korea (product testing), and the United States (technical consulting).
Continuous Innovation for a Safe Future
In an era of rapid technological change, TÜV Rheinland continuously evolves and upgrades its testing and certification service capabilities. Since mid-2025, TÜV Rheinland has officially launched certification services for the new international standard for artificial intelligence management systems, ISO 42001, with the first certificates awarded to companies in Italy, Japan, and Mexico.
TÜV Rheinland leads in setting industry standards within the cybersecurity field: for over 25 years, the Group has been providing testing services to protect various networked systems against increasing security threats. The service scope covers smart connected products, vehicles, data centers, and even large-scale production facilities.
Furthermore, intelligent transportation systems and mobility transformation are key focus areas. TÜV Rheinland is helping to standardize the development of intelligent connected vehicles and highly automated driving technologies globally. To meet growing market demand, TÜV Rheinland will inaugurate a new automotive component testing laboratory in Delhi, India.
Energy development and mobility transformation are also focal points: new laboratories in Milan and the soon-to-be-opened facility in Troisdorf near Cologne will provide specialized testing services for high-energy-density storage and charging technologies required for photovoltaic systems, electric buses, and electric trucks.
Sustainability as a Growth Engine
Sustainability remains a core component of TÜV Rheinland’s corporate strategy. In the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) services sector, demand is particularly strong for social audits of supply chain labor conditions, environmental management system certification (ISO 14001), environmental analysis services, photovoltaic module testing, and automotive emissions and traction battery testing.
For its own sustainability performance, TÜV Rheinland was once again awarded Gold certification by EcoVadis, a globally leading sustainability rating agency, in 2025.
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