Rheinmetall AG

RHM · Industrials

About Rheinmetall AG (RHM)

Rheinmetall AG is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. RHM has been publicly traded since 1998, giving it 28+ years of trading history.

Rheinmetall AG (RHM) has been publicly traded since 1998, making it a 28-year-old public company. It operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry within the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany and employs approximately 31,923 people. With a market capitalization of €73 billion, RHM is a large established company.

RHM trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap-cap stock with a market capitalization of approximately €73 billion. The company employs approximately 31,923 people worldwide.

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
IPO Year
1998

Key Statistics

Current Price
€1,592.50
Market Cap
€72.87B
52-Week High
€2,008.00
52-Week Low
€933.00
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

RHM Investment Performance

RHM has gained 2.0% year-to-date in 2026. Over the past 5 years, a €1,000 investment in RHM would have grown to €19,861, representing a 1886.1% total return. Since its IPO in 1998, a €1,000 investment would now be worth €108,472.

€1,000 Invested in Rheinmetall AG (RHM)

1 Year
€1,214
+21%
3 Years
€6,015
+501%
5 Years
€19,861
+1886%
10 Years
€27,140
+2614%
Since IPO
€108,472
+10747%

How much would €1,000 invested in RHM be worth today?

What would €1,000 invested in RHM 1 year ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in Rheinmetall AG (RHM) in 2025 would be worth €1,214 as of March 2026, representing a +21.4% total return.

What would €1,000 invested in RHM 3 years ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in Rheinmetall AG (RHM) in 2023 would be worth €6,015 as of March 2026, representing a +501.5% total return.

What would €1,000 invested in RHM 5 years ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in Rheinmetall AG (RHM) in 2021 would be worth €19,861 as of March 2026, representing a +1886.1% total return.

What would €1,000 invested in RHM 10 years ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in Rheinmetall AG (RHM) in 2016 would be worth €27,140 as of March 2026, representing a +2614.0% total return.

What would €1,000 invested in RHM at IPO be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in Rheinmetall AG (RHM) at IPO would be worth €108,472 as of March 2026, representing a +10747.2% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.10%
Positive Months
174
53% of 331
Negative Months
153
46% of 331
Data Period
27+ years
331 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2000 (+59.8%)
Best month on avg: February (+7.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-36.5%)
Worst month on avg: October (-2.4%)

Over the past 27+ years (331 months), Rheinmetall AG (RHM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.10% with a median return of +1.42%. The stock had 174 positive months (53%) and 153 negative months (46%). The best month in RHM's history was March 2000 with a +59.8% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -36.5%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.1%), and October the weakest (-2.4%).

RHM's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2025 with a cumulative return of +112.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -64.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 28 years of trading history, Rheinmetall AG (RHM) has delivered an average annual return of +31.42% with a median return of +20.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.08%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (64%) and losses in 10 years (36%).

RHM's best year was 2025 with a +153.95% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -56.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. RHM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+31.42%
Best Year
2025 (+153.95%)
Worst Year
2008 (-56.80%)
Positive Years
18/28
Year Return Start End
2026 +2.02% €1,561.00 €1,592.50
2025 +153.95% €614.69 €1,561.00
2024 +117.64% €282.43 €614.69
2023 +56.82% €180.10 €282.43
2022 +128.13% €78.95 €180.10
2021 -1.77% €80.37 €78.95
2020 -12.43% €91.78 €80.37
2019 +35.55% €67.71 €91.78
2018 -26.03% €91.54 €67.71
2017 +68.49% €54.33 €91.54
2016 +5.69% €51.40 €54.33
2015 +70.55% €30.14 €51.40
2014 -18.43% €36.95 €30.14
2013 +29.15% €28.61 €36.95
2012 +11.93% €25.56 €28.61
2011 -41.69% €43.83 €25.56
2010 +35.29% €32.40 €43.83
2009 +104.55% €15.84 €32.40
2008 -56.80% €36.66 €15.84
2007 -4.06% €38.21 €36.66
2006 +9.41% €34.92 €38.21
2005 +38.24% €25.26 €34.92
2004 +73.98% €14.52 €25.26
2003 +61.79% €8.98 €14.52
2002 -27.25% €12.34 €8.98
2001 +131.49% €5.33 €12.34
2000 -36.29% €8.36 €5.33
1999 -30.15% €11.97 €8.36

RHM Investment Analysis: Valuation, Risk & Dividends

Key factors to consider when evaluating Rheinmetall AG as an investment

Valuation

RHM currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 84.8, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 28.0 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 14.7. The price-to-sales ratio is 7.3.

Dividends

Rheinmetall AG pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.72%. This translates to €11.50 per share annually. The payout ratio of 43% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.

Risk & Volatility

RHM has a beta of 0.34, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is €933.00 to €2008.00, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 20 analyst opinions, RHM has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of €2114.50 suggests 32.8% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions: RHM

What sector is RHM in?

RHM operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

How has RHM performed historically?

Over 28 years of trading history, RHM has posted gains in 18 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2025 with a +153.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in RHM?

You can invest in RHM through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold RHM.

Does RHM pay dividends?

Rheinmetall AG pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.72%. This translates to €11.50 per share annually. The payout ratio of 43% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.

What does Rheinmetall AG do?

Rheinmetall AG is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What sector is RHM in?

RHM operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

When did RHM go public?

Rheinmetall AG went public in 1998, making it a 28-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would €1,000 invested in RHM 5 years ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in RHM five years ago would be worth approximately €19,861 today, representing a 1886.1% return.

How much would €1,000 invested in RHM 10 years ago be worth today?

A €1,000 investment in RHM ten years ago would be worth approximately €27,140 today, representing a 2614.0% total return over the decade.

What is RHM's 3-year return?

Over the past 3 years, RHM has returned 501.5%. A €1,000 investment would have grown to €6,015.

How much would €1,000 invested in RHM at IPO be worth today?

If you invested €1,000 in RHM at its IPO in 1998, it would be worth approximately €108,472 today, a 10,747.2% return over 28 years.

Does RHM pay dividends?

Yes, Rheinmetall AG pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.72%, which is €11.5 per share annually.

What is RHM's market cap?

Rheinmetall AG has a market capitalization of €73 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.

What is RHM's P/E ratio?

RHM has a trailing P/E ratio of 84.8 and a forward P/E of 28.0, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is RHM a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 20 opinions, RHM has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is €2114.5.

Last updated: 3/15/2026