ZF

Friedrichshafen, Germany Founded: 1915 • Age: 111 yrs Listed
Mobility systems are developed for cars, vehicles, and industrial uses.
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About ZF

ZF is a publicly listed company based in Friedrichshafen (Germany) founded in 1915. It operates as a mobility systems are developed for cars, vehicles, and industrial uses. The company has 5,120 employees. ZF has completed 7 acquisitions, including 2getthere, BeeSpeed and Bestmile. Its chief executive is Holger Klein. Its website zf.com draws about 691 thousand monthly visits. Its Indian entity Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited reported revenue of ₹3,939 Cr. ZF offers products and services including Range Extender, Digital Twins, and TrailTrax. Its focus areas include Auto, Auto Components and Multi Category. Its competitors include Cummins, Valeo, UNO Minda, Schaeffler and Faurecia and 3 more; 2 of its 8 listed competitors have raised funding.

Company details

ZF was founded in 1915 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and operates in the mobility systems sector. Product and software solutions are provided to vehicle manufacturers and mobility service providers. Vehicle electrification is supported, along with products that reduce emissions and promote safe mobility. Market segments served include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives, and test systems.

  • Headquarters Friedrichshafen, Germany
  • Employees 5,120
  • Stage Public
  • Sectors
    Transportation, Automotive & Logistics
  • Website category Vehicles · Automotive Industry
  • Email
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  • Website zf.com/mobile/en/homepage/homepage.html
  • Social LinkedIn X Facebook
  • Legal Name Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Operational Areas
Transportation, Automotive & Logistics → Automotive Manufacturing & Components
Key Metrics
  • Market Cap
    ₹24,548 Cr

    ZFCVINDIA · NSE

  • Share Price
    ₹2,140.80

    -0.75% today

  • Revenue
    ₹4,119 Cr

    FY 2025-26 · +7.5% YoY

  • EBITDA
    ₹647 Cr

    Margin 15.7%

  • Net Profit
    ₹504 Cr

    FY 2025-26 · +11.5% YoY

  • P/E (TTM)
    48.6x

    P/B 6.7x

  • ROE
    15.0%

    ROCE 19.7%

  • Debt / Equity
    0.02

    Interest cover 1.0x

  • Latest Funding Round
    $462.92M (USD), Debt – Conventional

    Jul 2024

  • Investors
    European Investment Bank

    & 5 more

  • Employee Count
    5,120
  • Investments & Acquisitions
    2getthere

    & 6 more

Products & Services of ZF

ZF offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Range Extender, Digital Twins, and TrailTrax.

Range Extender
Electrification

Technology for extending electric vehicle range and efficiency.

Digital Twins
Digitalization

Virtual models for testing and optimizing vehicle components.

TrailTrax
Electrification

Drive solution to convert diesel trucks into hybrid vehicles.

Funding Insights of ZF

  • Total Rounds 32
  • Last Round Debt – Conventional — $462.92M
  • First Round $323,052

    (Apr 2015)

  • Investors Count 6

Latest 10 of 32 funding rounds of ZF with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.

DateAmountTransaction NameValuationLead InvestorsInvestors
Jul 2024$462.92MDebt – Conventional––
European Investment Bank
Mar 2024$45,838Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Mar 2024$4,234Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Dec 2023$28,823Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Dec 2023$30,363Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Oct 2023$22,423Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Sep 2023$23,329Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Sep 2023$109,771Grant––
European Union
Aug 2023$31,100Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Aug 2023$871Grant––
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Valuation history

6 investors in total: 6 institutional.

Investors in ZF

ZF has secured backing from 6 investors, including institutional and venture fund investors. Prominent investors backing the company include European Investment Bank, European Union and Welsh Government.

All
Venture Fund
Institutional
InvestorDescriptionFounded YearDomainLocation
European Investment Bank
Finance and advisory services for infrastructure projects are provided.
1958eib.orgLuxembourg, Luxembourg
Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
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–mhsr.sk-
European Union
Government entites focused on freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability
1958europa.euBrussels, Belgium
Austria Wirtschaftsservice
Banking regulatory services are provided for Austrian financial institutions.
2002aws.atVienna, Austria
Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty
-
–economie.gouv.fr-
Welsh Government
Government services for Wales are delivered through public administration.
1999gov.walesCardiff, United Kingdom
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Board of directors of Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF)

Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited is the primary company behind ZF. The boards of the 2 registered companies of ZF currently have 10 directors; the longest-serving is Deepak Prabhakar Rao Pohekar, appointed in 2015. 53 earlier directors have ceased.

DirectorDesignationAppointedTenureEntity
Deepak Prabhakar Rao Pohekar
DIN 07258256
Whole-time director01 Sep 201511 yrs 1 moZf Wind Power Coimbatore Private Limited
Mahesh Ramchand Chhabria
DIN 00166049
Director16 May 20206 yrs 5 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Felix Henseler
DIN 09387607
Director24 Nov 20214 yrs 10 moZf Wind Power Coimbatore Private Limited
Amrita Verma Chowdhury
DIN 02178520
Director27 Oct 20232 yrs 11 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Rashmi Urdhwareshe
DIN 08668140
Director20 Mar 20242 yrs 7 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Akash Passey
DIN 01198068
Director22 May 20242 yrs 4 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, Zf Wind Power Coimbatore Private Limited
Neeraj Sagar
DIN 09475452
Director22 May 20242 yrs 4 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Paramjit Singh Chadha
DIN 06972549
Managing Director01 Jul 20251 yr 3 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Ivan Brajdic
DIN 11347495
Additional Director05 Nov 202511 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
Claudia Christina Jehle
DIN 11680809
Additional Director04 May 20265 moZf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited

People of ZF

553 people are tracked at ZF (149 in leadership, 19 in board & advisors, 385 in team); the tracked headcount is 5,120.

NameRoleGroup
Holger Klein
CEOLeadership
Daxesh Patel
Director Of Engineering OperationsLeadership
Linda R. Taliaferro
Vice President Global Quality Chassis Solutions DivisionLeadership
Oliver Spiess
Head / VP Of Technical Key Account ManagementLeadership
Damir Bartulović
Head Of Sales - SoftwareLeadership
Vaden Lillard
Director Of OperationsLeadership
Erika Dakos
Head Of Marketing Cee&at - ZF AftermarketLeadership
Anna Kubicka
Senior HR Business PartnerLeadership
Ganesamoorthy Arumugam
Head Of Engineering, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System, Region IndiaLeadership
Ge Hari Govinda Thilak
Head - Hr, ZF CVS IndiaLeadership
Robson Oliveira
Vice President Operations EMEA II Region CVS DivisionLeadership
Jean-Francois Debiolle
Senior Director - Global Head Of Vehicle Diagnostics Strategy & DevelopmentLeadership
Hassine Sioud
Executive Vice President OperationsLeadership
Mike Kelly
Director Of OperationsLeadership
Daniel Schneider
Director OperationsLeadership
Matthias Hochrein
Head Of Engineering Excellence In Corporate R&dLeadership
Marcio Delgado
Vice President, N. American Operations And Global Manufacturing SystemsLeadership
Everton Silva
Director Global Operations ExcellenceLeadership
Bal Panaser
Global Vice President - Chassis ElectronicsLeadership
Arunkumar Ramakrishnan
DirectorLeadership

533 more people are available in the full profile.

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IPO & Listings of ZF

ZF is a publicly listed company on the NSE with ticker symbol ZFCVINDIA in India, operating in the Producer manufacturing sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.

  • IPO date03 Oct 2008
  • Listed onNSE: ZFCVINDIA
  • Listed entityZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
  • Exchange sectorProducer manufacturing
  • ISININE342J01019
  • Share price₹2,174.20 (+1.16% on the day) · 2026-10-14
  • Market capitalisation₹24,449 Cr
  • Price to earnings49.6
  • EPS (diluted, trailing year)₹43.87
  • Dividend yield0.19%
  • Volume (last session)52,995

Financials of ZF

Exchange-reported figures of Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, the listed company behind ZF (NSE: ZFCVINDIA).

Financial Highlights

FY 2025-26 · Consolidated
Revenue
₹4,119 Cr
+7.5% YoY
EBITDA
₹647 Cr
+2.5% YoY
Profit After Tax
₹504 Cr
+11.5% YoY
Net Worth
₹3,691 Cr
+14.8% YoY
Total Assets
₹3,774 Cr
+14.2% YoY
Total Debt
₹54.82 Cr
-17.0% YoY

Revenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr

Margin trends

Financial summary ₹ Cr

MetricsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22
Income statement
Revenue4,1193,8313,8163,4442,543
Revenue growth+7.5%+0.4%+10.8%+35.4%-
EBITDA647631566470253
EBITDA margin+15.7%+16.5%+14.8%+13.7%+9.9%
Profit before tax693609546427196
Net profit504453402313129
Net profit margin+12.3%+11.8%+10.5%+9.1%+5.1%
EPS (₹)272.65242.90214.28167.4874.90
Balance sheet
Total assets3,7743,3052,8722,4872,138
Net worth3,6913,2152,7902,4092,114
Total debt54.8266.080.000.000.00
Cash & bank1,6271,4681,2971,169670
Net working capital2,2372,3331,9411,6031,059
Cash flow
Cash from operations810286193298138
Cash from investing(696)(227)(131)(270)(177)
Cash from financing(52.09)(44.11)(34.12)(31.07)(28.45)
ParticularsJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024
Revenue1,0661,1551,0759139761,012962911
Revenue growth (YoY)+9.3%+14.2%+11.7%+0.3%+3.2%---
Other income35.6341.5830.0544.9766.6027.1216.5239.26
EBITDA138190191134132175177140
EBITDA margin+12.9%+16.4%+17.8%+14.7%+13.5%+17.3%+18.4%+15.4%
Depreciation32.2833.9432.9132.2432.7131.9931.8431.44
Interest1.201.011.781.241.311.411.241.29
Profit before tax140197187146164169161146
Tax35.5750.2646.3537.5941.7742.1135.0637.33
Net profit104146140108122127125109
EPS (₹)9.1877.1473.9057.0864.5266.8166.1557.53
MetricsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Income statement
Revenue4,0553,8043,7843,4452,5431,8641,930
Revenue growth+6.6%+0.5%+9.9%+35.4%+36.5%-3.4%-
EBITDA629625563470253206251
EBITDA margin+15.5%+16.4%+14.9%+13.7%+9.9%+11.0%+13.0%
Profit before tax680607544427196152223
Net profit49445340031312990.22137
Net profit margin+12.2%+11.9%+10.6%+9.1%+5.1%+4.8%+7.1%
EPS (₹)267.13241.81213.41167.4874.9054.7383.73
Balance sheet
Total assets3,7593,3012,8702,4872,1382,0121,917
Net worth3,6763,2112,7892,4092,1141,9961,895
Total debt54.8266.080.000.000.000.000.00
Cash & bank1,6221,4651,2921,169669462461
Net working capital2,2362,3421,9451,6031,058774757
Cash flow
Cash from operations809274193299138138224
Cash from investing(697)(211)(135)(270)(178)(23.80)(165)
Cash from financing(52.09)(44.12)(34.12)(31.07)(28.45)(18.57)(47.58)
ParticularsJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024
Revenue1,0421,1331,0589029631,003956907
Revenue growth (YoY)+8.2%+12.9%+10.7%-0.5%+2.7%---
Other income36.0342.3931.8844.5267.0527.4117.1839.65
Total expenses911950871770835831781767
EBITDA130183187132128172175139
EBITDA margin+12.5%+16.1%+17.7%+14.7%+13.3%+17.2%+18.3%+15.4%
Depreciation31.5333.3432.3831.7132.1931.5231.4231.09
Interest1.181.271.471.241.311.411.241.29
Profit before tax134190185144161167160147
Tax34.4649.0346.0337.2341.3041.7734.9137.40

Financial Statements

Figures in ₹ Cr; negatives in brackets. Updated 19 Oct 2026
ParticularsJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024
Revenue1,0661,1551,0759139761,012962911
Revenue growth (YoY)+9.3%+14.2%+11.7%+0.3%+3.2%---
Other income35.6341.5830.0544.9766.6027.1216.5239.26
EBITDA138190191134132175177140
EBITDA margin+12.9%+16.4%+17.8%+14.7%+13.5%+17.3%+18.4%+15.4%
Depreciation32.2833.9432.9132.2432.7131.9931.8431.44
Interest1.201.011.781.241.311.411.241.29
Profit before tax140197187146164169161146
Tax35.5750.2646.3537.5941.7742.1135.0637.33
Net profit104146140108122127125109
EPS (₹)9.1877.1473.9057.0864.5266.8166.1557.53
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22
Revenue4,1193,8313,8163,4442,543
Revenue growth+7.5%+0.4%+10.8%+35.4%-
Other income18310894.8266.9837.53
Total expenses3,4723,2003,2492,9742,291
Employee cost610540465377329
EBITDA647631566470253
EBITDA margin+15.7%+16.5%+14.8%+13.7%+9.9%
Depreciation13212411010592.43
Interest5.345.705.015.671.90
Profit before tax693609546427196
Tax17614914010953.67
Net profit504453402313129
Net profit margin+12.3%+11.8%+10.5%+9.1%+5.1%
EPS (₹)272.65242.90214.28167.4874.90
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22
Equity & liabilities
Share capital9.489.489.489.489.48
Reserves & surplus3,6813,2052,7812,4002,105
Shareholders' funds (net worth)3,6913,2152,7902,4092,114
Minority interest0.000.000.000.000.00
Secured loans0.000.000.000.000.00
Unsecured loans54.8266.080.000.000.00
Total debt54.8266.080.000.000.00
Total liabilities3,7743,3052,8722,4872,138
Assets
Gross block1,5721,5371,3651,1791,044
Net block732736673587536
Capital work in progress60.7868.4883.9777.0320.26
Investments60530.3325.04100398
Inventories282191175157145
Sundry debtors9421,120936758666
Cash & bank balances1,6271,4681,2971,169670
Loans & advances39.6634.8342.4454.7976.32
Total current assets2,8892,8132,4512,1391,558
Total current liabilities652481510536498
Net working capital2,2372,3331,9411,6031,059
Total assets3,7743,3052,8722,4872,138
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22
Opening cash13011486.4889.25157
Net cash from operating activities810286193298138
Net cash from investing activities(696)(227)(131)(270)(177)
Net cash from financing activities(52.09)(44.11)(34.12)(31.07)(28.45)
Net change in cash62.1315.1427.98(2.76)(67.54)
Closing cash1,6271,4681,2971,169670
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22
Growth
Sales growth+7.5%+0.4%+10.8%+35.4%-
EBITDA growth+2.5%+11.4%+20.4%+86.3%-
PBT growth+13.8%+11.5%+28.0%+118.1%+9997.0%
Net income growth+11.5%+12.6%+28.2%+142.2%-
Revenue CAGR (3Y)+6.1%+14.6%---
EBITDA CAGR (3Y)+11.2%+35.7%---
Profitability & leverage
Net income margin+12.6%+12.0%+10.7%+9.2%+5.6%
Return on capital employed+19.7%+19.9%+20.6%+18.7%+9.2%
Return on net worth+15.0%+15.4%+15.6%+14.1%+6.7%
Debt / equity0.020.010.000.000.00
Long-term debt / equity0.020.010.000.000.00
Interest cover1.041.121.101.551.19
Efficiency & per share
Fixed asset turnover2.652.643.003.102.44
Inventory turnover17.4520.9422.9722.8317.57
Debtors turnover4.003.734.514.843.82
EPS (₹)272.65242.90214.28167.4874.90
Dividend per share (₹)4.0019.0017.0013.0012.00
Book value per share (₹)1,945.731,694.751,471.101,270.121,114.57
ParticularsJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024
Revenue1,0421,1331,0589029631,003956907
Revenue growth (YoY)+8.2%+12.9%+10.7%-0.5%+2.7%---
Other income36.0342.3931.8844.5267.0527.4117.1839.65
Total expenses911950871770835831781767
EBITDA130183187132128172175139
EBITDA margin+12.5%+16.1%+17.7%+14.7%+13.3%+17.2%+18.3%+15.4%
Depreciation31.5333.3432.3831.7132.1931.5231.4231.09
Interest1.181.271.471.241.311.411.241.29
Profit before tax134190185144161167160147
Tax34.4649.0346.0337.2341.3041.7734.9137.40
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Revenue4,0553,8043,7843,4452,5431,8641,930
Revenue growth+6.6%+0.5%+9.9%+35.4%+36.5%-3.4%-
Other income18611095.7767.0137.5338.8963.88
Total expenses3,4263,1793,2212,9742,2911,6581,678
Employee cost609539464377329290266
EBITDA629625563470253206251
EBITDA margin+15.5%+16.4%+14.9%+13.7%+9.9%+11.0%+13.0%
Depreciation13012310910592.4390.4090.11
Interest5.295.705.015.671.901.991.92
Profit before tax680607544427196152223
Tax17414814010953.6748.4664.53
Net profit49445340031312990.22137
Net profit margin+12.2%+11.9%+10.6%+9.1%+5.1%+4.8%+7.1%
EPS (₹)267.13241.81213.41167.4874.9054.7383.73
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Equity & liabilities
Share capital9.489.489.489.489.489.489.48
Reserves & surplus3,6673,2012,7792,4002,1051,9871,885
Shareholders' funds (net worth)3,6763,2112,7892,4092,1141,9961,895
Secured loans0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Unsecured loans54.8266.080.000.000.000.000.00
Total debt54.8266.080.000.000.000.000.00
Total liabilities3,7593,3012,8702,4872,1382,0121,917
Assets
Gross block1,5561,5281,3601,1771,044848789
Net block720729669586536432471
Capital work in progress58.6863.2782.5176.8320.2649.7429.96
Investments60631.3326.04101399640542
Inventories264186167155145114113
Sundry debtors9151,112935758666585364
Cash & bank balances1,6221,4651,2921,169669462461
Loans & advances44.0538.1151.0554.8576.3296.8882.89
Total current assets2,8452,8022,4442,1371,5571,2581,020
Total current liabilities609460500533498484263
Net working capital2,2362,3421,9451,6031,058774757
Total assets3,7593,3012,8702,4872,1382,0121,917
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Opening cash12710985.7788.2515760.7449.32
Net cash from operating activities809274193299138138224
Net cash from investing activities(697)(211)(135)(270)(178)(23.80)(165)
Net cash from financing activities(52.09)(44.12)(34.12)(31.07)(28.45)(18.57)(47.58)
Net change in cash59.8718.3023.13(2.47)(68.54)96.0511.42
Closing cash1,6221,4651,2921,169669462461
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Growth
Sales growth+6.6%+0.5%+9.9%+35.4%+36.5%-3.4%-
EBITDA growth+0.6%+11.1%+19.7%+86.2%+22.7%-18.2%-
PBT growth+12.1%+11.5%+27.5%+118.1%+28.6%-31.8%-45.7%
Net income growth+9.2%+13.1%+27.7%+142.2%+43.5%-34.0%-
Revenue CAGR (3Y)+5.6%+14.4%+26.6%+21.3%-3.8%-10.2%-2.3%
EBITDA CAGR (3Y)+10.2%+35.3%+39.9%+23.2%-14.9%-19.8%-8.3%
Profitability & leverage
Net income margin+12.5%+12.1%+10.7%+9.2%+5.6%+5.6%+8.2%
Return on capital employed+19.4%+19.9%+20.5%+18.7%+9.5%+6.8%+10.4%
Return on net worth+14.7%+15.3%+15.6%+14.1%+6.9%+4.6%+7.4%
Debt / equity0.020.010.000.000.000.000.00
Long-term debt / equity0.020.010.000.000.000.000.00
Interest cover1.061.131.101.551.191.721.19
Efficiency & per share
Fixed asset turnover2.632.632.983.102.692.282.62
Inventory turnover18.0221.5323.4922.9719.6816.4714.64
Debtors turnover4.003.724.474.844.063.933.87
EPS (₹)267.13241.81213.41167.4874.9054.7383.73
Dividend per share (₹)4.0019.0017.0013.0012.0011.0010.00
Book value per share (₹)1,938.241,692.781,470.221,270.121,114.571,052.53998.83

Investments & Acquisitions by ZF

ZF has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 7 companies. Notable acquisitions include 2getthere, BeeSpeed and Bestmile.

Acquisitions
Company NameDescriptionDomainLocationFoundedAcquiredAmount
SCALAR
Digital tachographs are manufactured by Intellic Group for transport applications.
intellic.comBerlin, Germany1998Jan 2023••••
Bestmile
Cloud-driven fleet optimization is provided for autonomous and human-driven vehicles.
bestmile.comSan Francisco, United States2014Nov 2021••••
Simi
Reality motion systems are developed for motion capture and analysis.
simi.comMunich, Germany1992May 2019••••
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Braking systems and chassis components are designed, manufactured, and supplied.
wabco-auto.comBern, Switzerland1869Mar 2019$7B
2getthere
Automated passenger transportation systems are developed and operated.
2getthere.euUtrecht, Netherlands2008Mar 2019••••
BeeSpeed
Manufacturer of equipment for variable speed drives
beespeed.roTimisoara, Romania1994Jan 2019••••
Trw.com
Supplier of automotive components
trw.comLivonia, United States1904Sep 2014••••
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Timeline of ZF

11 dated milestones of ZF across 109 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded ZF is founded.
  2. IPO Lists on the stock exchange (IPO).
  3. Acquisition Acquires Trw.com.
  4. Funding First funding round of $323K.
  5. Acquisition Acquires BeeSpeed.
  6. Acquisition Acquires 2getthere.
  7. Acquisition Acquires ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions.
  8. Acquisition Acquires Simi.
  9. Acquisition Acquires Bestmile.
  10. Acquisition Acquires SCALAR.
  11. Funding Latest funding round, Debt – Conventional, of $462.9M.

Competitors of ZF

ZF has 8 listed competitors in our database, 2 of them funded. They include Cummins, Valeo, UNO Minda, Schaeffler and Faurecia, among others.

Company NameDomainFoundedHQ LocationTotal fundingEmployeesDescription
Cummins
cummins.com1919United States–36,826
Manufacturer of gas-powered construction equipment
Valeo
valeo.com1923Paris, France–124
Automotive products and services are supplied globally to automakers.
UNO Minda
unominda.com1958Gurugram, India$259.53M2,509
Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies
Schaeffler
schaeffler.com1946Herzogenaurach, Germany–90,151
Manufacturer of bearings for the automotive industry
Faurecia
faurecia.com1997Nanterre, France––
Automotive components and systems are manufactured for vehicles.
Rane Group
ranegroup.com1929Chennai, India–172
Major auto components are manufactured and supplied to OEMs.
Novares
novaresteam.com1955Clamart, France$32.95M167
Major auto components are manufactured and supplied globally.
Kongsberg Automotive
kongsbergautomotive.com1987Kongsberg, Norway–5,286
Multi-category automotive components are manufactured for global markets.
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Web traffic of ZF

The website of ZF (zf.com) receives about 691.4K visits a month and ranks #68,207 among all websites worldwide, #1,332 in Automotive Industry.

  • Monthly visits
    691.4K

    ▲ 10.3% vs previous month

  • Unique visitors
    289.8K

    per month

  • Global rank
    #68,207

    among all websites

  • Category rank
    #1,332

    Vehicles · Automotive Industry

Similar websites

Websites whose visitors overlap most with ZF. Affinity shows how closely the audiences match.

WebsiteDomainAudience affinityMonthly visitsGlobal rankProfile
ElringKlinger
elringklinger.de
100%
26.1K#892,618View details
autoeuro.ru
autoeuro.ru
92%
–#65,108–
Eberspaecher
eberspaecher.com
91%
–#634,017View details
Valeo
valeo.com
91%
320.6K#166,124View details
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions
wabco-auto.com
91%
6.9K#3,276,588View details
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Top companies in Automotive Manufacturing & Components

10 companies that operate in the same segment as ZF (Automotive Manufacturing & Components), ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.

CompanyDescriptionFoundedLocationTotal fundingRevenueEmployees
Harman International
Provider of infotainment and audio solutions for multiple sectors
1980Stamford, Connecticut, United States–––
Cummins
Manufacturer of gas-powered construction equipment
1919United States–USD 1.21 B5,230
SEDEMAC
Electrical and electronic parts for automobiles are provided by SEDEMAC.
2007Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaUSD 26.22 MUSD 32.69 M415
KION Group
Manufacturer of forklifts, warehouse equipment and other industrial trucks
2006GermanyUSD 587.14 MUSD 13.28 B42,720
Volvo Cars
Automobiles and related products are manufactured by Volvo Cars.
1927Goteborg, Vastra Gotaland, SwedenUSD 1.07 BUSD 38.79 B42,600
Kia
Motor vehicles and parts are manufactured, imported, distributed, and sold.
1994Irvine, California, United States–USD 79.03 B35,750
BMW Group
Automotive manufacturing company
1916Munchen, Bayern, Germany–USD 156.8 B–
BYD
Rechargeable batteries are distributed globally by BYD.
1994Los Angeles, California, United States––269
Toyota
Automotive vehicles including cars, trucks, and SUVs are manufactured.
1957Plano, Texas, United States–––
Harley Davidson
Motorcycles are manufactured, along with parts, apparel, and financial services.
1903Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States–USD 4.47 B5,900
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZF

ZF was founded in 1915 and raised its 1st funding round 100 years after it was founded.

ZF is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It is registered at Friedrichshafen, Baden-wurttemberg, Germany.

Holger Klein is the current CEO of ZF.

ZF has 5,120 employees.

The primary company behind ZF, Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, reported revenue of ₹3,939 Cr for FY 2025, up 1% year on year.

ZF was founded in 1915 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and operates in the mobility systems sector. Product and software solutions are provided to vehicle manufacturers and mobility service providers. Vehicle electrification is supported, along with products that reduce emissions and promote safe mobility. Market segments served include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives, and test systems.

ZF's top competitors include Cummins, Valeo and UNO Minda.

ZF offers Range Extender, Digital Twins, and TrailTrax.

Yes, ZF is publicly traded on NSE under the ticker symbol ZFCVINDIA.

ZF has made 7 acquisitions, including 2getthere, BeeSpeed, and Bestmile.

ZF has 6 investors. Key investors include European Investment Bank, European Union, Welsh Government, Austria Wirtschaftsservice, and Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky.

ZF is associated with 2 legal entities: Zf Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, Zf Wind Power Coimbatore Private Limited.

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