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3 insiders bought €241k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest filed 21 Sept 2026.
WashTec AG: what insiders have been doing
This page follows insider dealings at WashTec AG as filed with BaFin, a company from the Industry sector based in Augsburg, Germany. The group dates from 1885. In the past year (18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026), 6 filings came from 3 insiders.
On the market, 3 insiders bought (5 purchases totalling €241k) while 1 insider sold (1 sale totalling €79k). On balance, insiders were net buyers of €161k. Buying on the open market means paying the going price with one's own funds, a different act from receiving shares as pay. Among those who bought: 2 senior executives and 1 board member. One trade stands out by size: a sale of €79k from Drolshagen, Michael, disclosed on 4 September 2026, or 0.017% of market capitalisation.
In all, 3 purchases were made within 30 days of a purchase by another insider of the company. When several insiders buy within a few weeks of each other, analysts speak of a cluster purchase. The last insider purchase was made public on 21 September 2026, 26 days ago. The median gap between a trade and its publication by BaFin is 4 days. The regulation allows three business days to notify a trade (MAR article 19).
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 287 companies) published 5 filings over the same period, against 6 filings here. The full history, which starts in 2025, counts 9 purchases against 1 sale.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at Tennant Co and Butler National Corp. This summary is built from BaFin disclosures alone and does not predict where the share price will go.
Key facts
Headquarters: Augsburg, Germany · Founded: 1885
Source: Wikidata (CC0).
Insider Decl.
10
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€264,681
9 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€79,400
1 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleAndreas Pabst6 buys
Michael Drolshagen2 buys1 sale
Norbert Broger2 buys
Since the insiders bought
- -14.5%Entry €39.30 · Close 16 Oct 2026 €33.60
- -10.1%Entry €41.60 · Close at T+365 €37.40
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
Analyst consensus: bullish or bearish?
Analysts rate WashTec AG Strong Buy (bullish), based on 3 analysts. Average price target: €47.67.
Fundamental score
Ranked 3,210 of 24,148 companies
71.1
score / 100
Value76
Quality67
FCF yld9.3%
Earn yld6.9%
EV/EBITDA7.9x
ROE50%
Gross mgn31%
Net mgn6.2%
Debt/EBITDA1.1x
Pillars2/3
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Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended December 2025 · cache
€33.00
Analyst consensus
3 analystsStrong buy
€46.00Target €47.67(+44%)€49.00
Income statement
Revenue€498.6M
Gross profit€156.2M31% margin
EBITDA€65.4M13% margin
Net income€30.7M6.0% margin
Valuation
PER (trailing)14.1x
PER (forward)11.5x
P/Book7.5x
Beta0.67
Balance sheet & cash
Market cap€438.3M
Total debt€69.7M
Free Cash Flow€41.4M
Debt / Equity159%
Profitability & ownership
ROE50.2%
ROA10.4%
% insiders16.4%
% institutions57.1%
Last declaration on 21 September 2026
Declarations10 total
1,000 shares@ €35.500.0076% mcap32.1% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-0527acaacd7f
Canonical exit: 16 Dec 2026 (T+90)
2,000 shares@ €37.500.016% mcap67.9% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-11610220f596
Canonical exit: 15 Dec 2026 (T+90)
1,374.959 shares@ €36.400.011% mcap67.6% of flowShareXetraISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-4568db48df04
Canonical exit: 14 Dec 2026 (T+90)
1,880 shares@ €40.100.016% mcap47.2% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-645d2618710e
Canonical exit: 3 Dec 2026 (T+90)
120 shares@ €39.700.0010% mcap3.0% of flowShareTradegateISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-7f0a78f7b516
Canonical exit: 2 Dec 2026 (T+90)
2,000 shares@ €39.700.017% mcap49.8% of flowShareTradegateISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-47848bec1241
105 shares@ €39.905.7% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816
Canonical exit: 25 Sept 2025 (T+90)
117 shares@ €39.906.3% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-0cb7f8ddcd88
Canonical exit: 29 Sept 2025 (T+90)
278 shares@ €39.9015.0% of flowShareXETRAISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-69f495bb3418
Canonical exit: 1 Oct 2025 (T+90)
100 shares@ €40.305.4% of flowShareTradegateISIN DE0007507501BAFIN:40000816-38a9a25a9ccb
Canonical exit: 2 Oct 2025 (T+90)
10 of 10 declarations
About WashTec AG
WashTec AG is an industrial company focused on vehicle washing technology, listed in Germany on Xetra/Frankfurt (DAX/MDAX/SDAX) under ticker WSU.DE (ISIN DE0007507501). Headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, the group describes itself as the world’s leading provider of car wash solutions, serving operators in more than 80 countries. Its roots go back to 1885, when Kleindienst was founded in Augsburg, while the modern automated car wash era is commonly traced to the development of the first automatic system in 1962. WashTec AG was created in 2000 through the merger of WESUMAT and California Kleindienst. ([washtec.com](https://www.washtec.com/en/uk/about-us/?L=0%23c40685))
WashTec’s business model is built around an integrated offering that combines equipment, chemicals, services and digital solutions. The company develops and sells gantry car washes, conveyor tunnel systems, self-service wash bays, commercial vehicle washing systems, and water recycling / water treatment solutions. It also supplies AUWA-branded washing chemicals, plus installation, maintenance, financing support and digital tools that help operators improve uptime, efficiency and customer experience. This “one-stop shop” approach strengthens customer retention and is a key competitive advantage in a fragmented niche market where service quality and operating performance matter as much as hardware. ([washtec.com](https://www.washtec.com/es/es/productos/?utm_source=openai))
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From a competitive standpoint, WashTec benefits from a leading global position in a specialized industry where scale, service network coverage and operating efficiency are critical. The company emphasizes a large service footprint, remote support capabilities and solutions designed to reduce water, energy and chemical consumption. That sustainability angle is strategically important, because tighter environmental standards and operator demand for lower operating costs support adoption of more efficient and more automated washing systems. ([washtec.com](https://www.washtec.com/de/de/produkte/?utm_source=openai))
Geographically, WashTec operates across Europe, North America and Asia/Pacific, and works with independent distributors in around 80 countries. The company says it employs about 1,800 people worldwide. Recent disclosures point to a strong operating backdrop: preliminary 2025 figures showed revenue of €499 million, EBIT of €49 million and free cash flow of €42 million. In March 2026, WashTec also reported a new record revenue level and an EBIT margin of 9.8%, indicating continued operational momentum. ([eqs-news.com](https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/washtec-ag-vorlaeufige-zahlen-2025/303c53b1-2605-472a-afc9-a98f0b98fa59))
For investors, WashTec looks like a high-quality German industrial name with structural exposure to automation, digitalization and resource efficiency. The latest releases suggest solid commercial execution and disciplined financial performance, although the business remains sensitive to capex cycles among customers and to regional demand patterns, especially between Europe and North America. ([eqs-news.com](https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/washtec-ag-vorlaeufige-zahlen-2025/303c53b1-2605-472a-afc9-a98f0b98fa59))
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