German defense giant Rheinmetall overtakes Volkswagen valuation.

Jordyn Dahl14 March 2025
Weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall's market capitalisation overtook automotive behemoth Volkswagen Group on Thursday, a sign of Germany's economic shift from cars to defence.

Rheinmetall's market cap — the value of a publicly traded company — stood at €55.7 billion overnight., compared to Volkswagen's €54.4 billion.