In 1969, BMW was founded in Munich, Germany, as an aero-engine manufacturer. Soon, it evolved into one of the most prestigious motorcycle and automotive brands in the world. The company faced setbacks during and after World War like production bans, factory destruction. However, BMW returned with innovative models like Isetta microcar in 1950s, which became synonymous with luxury, performance, and engineering excellence. Today, the company’s products include MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands, as well as a renowned line of motorcycles.
BMW Net Worth, Share Price, Revenue
| Metric | Value (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth | $46.29 billion | Market capitalization |
| Share Price | Not specified* | (BMW trades as BAMXF OTC in the US) |
| Annual Revenue | $149.88 billion | For 12 months ending March 31, 2025 |
The revenue for the last 1 months was $149.88 billion, reflecting an 11% year-over-year decline.
| NAME | BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) |
|---|---|
| Founder/CEO | Founder: Karl Rapp CEO: Oliver Zipse |
| Net worth | ₹4.754 Trillion $52.94 Billion |
| Valuation | ₹4.754 Trillion $52.94 Billion |
| Revenue | ₹12.8 Trillion $154.09 Billion |
| Stock price | ₹5,400 per share (approx.) €60.05 per share (BMW.DE) |
About BMW
In 1916, BMW Group (originally Bayerische Motoren Werke) was founded by Karl Rapp and Gustav as an aircraft engine manufacturer. Eventually the company transformed in post-war periods and returned with luxury cars.
In 2025, with the launch of Neue Klasse project, BMW is focussing on growth and transformation. Under this project, 40 new and updated models will be introduced by 2027, including the all-electric BMW iX3. This will mark the start of the major ramp-up in electrification. The company aims to deliver around 1.5 million fully electric vehicles by 2025 and achieve the milestone of 3 million EVs on road since the launch of BMW i3 and i8.
BMW strategizes the incorporation of electric motor components, AI features, and digital system across all models. The company has also developed a new architecture based on software-defined vehicle. It features zonal electrical systems and powerful onboard computers, enhancing driving dynamics, infotainment, and automated driving capabilities.
To improve its products and services, BMW invested more than €18 billion in R&D and capital expenditure in 2024, focusing on electrification, digitalization, and expanding its global manufacturing footprint, including a new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, dedicated to electric vehicle production.
With this, the company remains a dominant player in this segment and has produced over 2.5 million vehicles in 2023, thus maintaining its strong market positions worldwide. Also, BMW Motorrad (motorcycle division) made record-breaking sales.
Talking about achievements:
- During the early 20th century, BMW engines set 29 world records in aviation
- The 1923, with its iconic boxer engine, BMW R 32 motorcycle became a milestone in motorcycle history.
- In 1928, BMW acquired Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach, marking its entry into car manufacturing, leading to a legacy of engineering-driven vehicles.
- In 1955, BMW launched Isetta microcar, and sold 160,000 units.
| Year | Award / Achievement | Model / Category | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | German Car of the Year | BMW 5 Series | Best new car on German market |
| 2025 | World Luxury Car | BMW 5 Series | Winner, judged by 100 international journalists |
| 2025 | What Car? Best Coupé/Convertible | BMW 4 Series | Fourth consecutive win |
| 2025 | What Car? Best Performance Car | BMW M3 Touring | Recognized for driving dynamics and practicality |
| 2025 | What Car? Best Luxury Car | BMW X7 | Awarded for interior quality and comfort |
| 2025 | Auto Trophy “Best Brand” | BMW | Voted best brand by readers |
| 2025 | Car & Bike of the Year (Thailand) | BMW Group Thailand | 15 awards across all categories |
| 2025 | Thailand’s Most Admired Company (7th year running) | BMW Group Thailand | Recognized for business performance and customer service |
| 2025 | Top Company Award – Financial Services | BMW Financial Services Thailand | For customer-centric financial innovation |
| 2024 | Golden Steering Wheel – Executive Car | BMW 540d xDrive Touring | Best in executive car category |
| 2024 | Golden Steering Wheel – Best Used Car | BMW 3 Series | Recognized for durability |
| 2024 | Auto Trophy – Best Electric SUV | BMW iX, BMW iX1 | Winners in their respective segments |
| 2024 | DTM (2012–2020) | BMW Motorsport | 40 wins, 124 podiums, 3 drivers’ & 3 manufacturers’ titles in German Touring Car |
| 2005–2007 | FIA WTCC | BMW Motorsport | Hat trick: 3 consecutive manufacturers’ & drivers’ championships |
Net Worth and Valuation of BMW
BMW Revenue
For the financial year 24-25, the revenue of BMW is $149.88 billion (approximately ₹12.85 trillion), marking an 11.04% decline year-over-year with $35.564B, a 10.53% in the 1st quarter of 2025. The decline is marked by a slight decrease in demand in China markets and tariff pressures, but a significant growth is recorded in American and European markets, as per BMW reports.
Despite the revenue drop, BMW’s automotive segment maintained a solid margin of 6.9%, close to the upper range of its forecast2.
BMW is continuing leading premium automotive markets with more than 586,000 vehicle deliveries in Q1 2025, including a 32.4% increase in fully EV sales compared to the previous year.
| Metric | Value (2025) |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue (TTM) | $149.88 billion / ₹12.85 trillion |
| Q1 Revenue | €33.76 billion / $36.3 billion |
| Year-over-Year Change | -11.04% annual, -7.8% Q1 |
| Key Growth Areas | Electric vehicles (+32.4% EV sales) |
| Profit Margin (Automotive) | 6.9% |
BMW Share Price and Market Share
The shares of BMW AG are traded under the sticker BMW.DE on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The current share price is €78.90. As per experts, the share prices can range €56.85 to €79.87 by the end of the current year. BMW share prices have fluctuated between approximately €70.94 and €80.62 over the past month.
As for market share, the company remains one of the top 3 global premium automotive brands, alongside Mercedes-Benz and Audi. In EV sector, BMW has increased its shares with EV sales going over 30% year-over-year.
| Metric | Value/Status (July 2025) |
|---|---|
| Share Price (BMW.DE) | €75.30 |
| Market Cap | $47.67 billion (approx. ₹4.75 trillion) |
| Global Market Share | Top 3 in premium automotive segment |
| EV Market Share | Rapidly growing, >30% YoY EV sales |
Owner Net Worth
Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten are the principal owners of BMW.
The net worth of BMW owner is:
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Stefan Quandt owns 26.8% of BMW, with a net worth from his BMW holdings valued at €13.78 billion (approx. $14.8 billion or ₹1.27 lakh crore).
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Susanne Klatten owns 21.7% of BMW, with a net worth from her BMW holdings valued at €11.16 billion (approx. $12 billion or ₹1.03 lakh crore)
Both major shareholders are among the wealthiest individuals in Germany.
Investments and Acquisitions
The company’s investments and acquisitions are focused on expanding beyond luxury vehicles into other sectors:mobility solutions, financial services, and advanced technologies, especially in electric mobility, autonomous driving, and sustainability.
A few notable acquisition over the decade were:
- 2015: Herald Leasing was acquired, expanding the company’s reach into vehicle leasing for corporate and individual customers.
- 2018: With acquiring DriveNow, BMW entered the car-sharing market and later merged it with Daimler’s Car2Go to form SHARE NOW
- 2022: BMW acquired the high-performance luxury car tuning company, Alpina, which strengthened BMW’s performance and customization offerings.
In 2014, BMW invested more than €18 billion in research, development, and new production facilities. The focus was to expand global manufacturing footprint, electrification, and digitalization.
BMW’s venture capital arm, i Ventures invests in innovative startups across different sectors: mobility, AI, sustainability, and digitalization, operating with the agility of a Silicon Valley VC.
