There are countless famous or well-known buildings, but very few know which companies are behind them. There are some very large German construction companies from Germany that are also active internationally.
For private investors who want to invest in shares of construction companies, it is important to get an overview of the market.
Which construction company generates the most sales (as of 2021) and is therefore the largest in Germany and which buildings have the companies built at all?10. Bauer AG (1.335 billion euros)
Bauer is responsible for the production of complex excavations and develops and manufactures machines for the dynamic market. The Schrobenhausen-based Group generated sales of around EUR 1.4 billion in 2020 and employs around 11,500 people in 70 countries. Bauer went public in 2006 and the share is listed there under WKN 516810.9. Leonhard Weiss (1.58 billion euros)
The construction company Leonhard Weiss was able to turn over 1.58 billion euros in 2020. The Göppingen-based group is active in road and network construction, track infrastructure construction and turnkey and civil engineering. For example, the company expanded Lübeck Airport, built the Nuremberg-Munich ICE line and built parts of the TSG Hoffenheim stadium. The construction company’s shares are not traded on the stock exchange.8. Kaefer Isoliertechnik (1.7 billion euros)
The Bremen-based company specializes in insulation and access technology. The origins go back to the peat trade at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, peat was used, among Contruction other things. Today, KAEFER employs over 30,000 people worldwide and generated sales of over EUR 1.7 billion in 2020.7. Max Bögl (2 billion euros)
The Max Bögl Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co. KG Group operates internationally and generated sales of two billion euros in 2020. The company, based in Sengenthal, Bavaria, has built, among other things, the Rhein-Energie Stadium in Cologne, the Berlin Central Station and the Daimler high-rises at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The company is also known for innovations in precast concrete construction. Max Bögl is not listed on the stock exchange. The group employs more than 6,500 people at over 40 locations worldwide.6. VINCI Deutschland Group (€2.85 billion)
Vinci S.A. is a French construction group operating in over 110 countries worldwide. The company’s Germany Group generated sales of over 2.8 billion euros in 2020. Among other things, the Vinci is known for the construction and operation of multi-storey car parks in railway stations and airports.5. Zech Group SE (EUR 2.87 billion)
The Zech Group, headquartered in Bremen, generated sales of over 2.8 billion euros in 2020. The company develops, builds and operates real estate. The focus is on the development of hotels and industrial plants. Worldwide, the Zech Group has over 10,000 employees who work in various subsidiaries, e.g. Imtech Deutschland or Cadolto Modulbau. The shares of the Zech Group are not listed on the stock exchange.4. Goldbeck (3.5 billion euros)
The Goldbeck Group generated sales of more than EUR 3.5 billion in the 2020 financial year and is active in commercial and municipal building construction. Goldbeck builds halls, multi-storey car parks, office buildings and solar systems and also offers services such as building management or property marketing. Goldbeck shares are not traded on the stock exchange.3. Ed. Züblin (4 billion euros)
With a turnover of over 4 billion euros in 2020, Ed. Züblin AG is in 3rd place in the ranking of the largest construction companies in Germany. The AG belongs to the Austrian Strabag and employs almost 13,100 people. Around 57% of the shares of Ed. Züblin are held by Strabag SE, which is listed on the stock exchange under WKN A0M23V.2. Strabag (Cologne) (EUR 6.57 billion)
In second place among the largest German construction companies is Strabag with a turnover of almost 6.6 billion euros in 2020. It is the German branch of the Austrian company based in Cologne. Active in the construction industry, Strabag operates not only in Austria and Germany but also in Southern and Eastern Europe. The German division of Strabag employs around 22,000 people.1. Hochtief AG (EUR 22.98 billion)
With sales of EUR 22.98 billion in 2020, the listed Hochtief AG is the largest construction company in Germany. The Essen-based company employs more than 45,600 people and implements infrastructure projects worldwide. Hochtief, for example, built the underground line 4 in Hamburg, built the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, built the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt and built the well-known Zeche Zollverein in Essen. The company is also building a stadium for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Hochtief shares are listed on the stock exchange under WKN 607000.Placements of Germany’s largest construction companies are dynamic
The construction industry has experienced a major boom in recent years, as many investors invest their money in real estate and there is an acute housing shortage, especially in urban regions. On the other hand, many infrastructure projects are put on the back burner because, among other things, there is a lack of public funds. This dynamic also has an impact on the sales of Germany’s largest construction companies. We will therefore regularly update this list to current figures.