Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
Strategic acquirers, private equity (buyout funds and growth funds) firms, and valuation benchmarks for Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services
1.1 - About Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
Companies in the Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services category deliver end-to-end maintenance, depot repairs, refits, and fleet management for naval and government vessels to maximize availability and mission readiness. They provide dry-docking, HM&E overhauls, emergency voyage repairs, and lifecycle sustainment planning. For M&A analysts seeking strategic buyers in this segment, these providers keep defense fleets operational, reduce downtime, and extend service life.
Providers deliver dry-dock and depot-level repairs alongside hull, structural, and corrosion-control projects, and they overhaul propulsion, shafting, and auxiliary machinery as part of HM&E upgrades. They also handle electrical and controls modernization, combat systems and C4ISR integration, emergent voyage repairs, and protective coatings, while program-managing work scopes through CMMS-driven maintenance planning plus integrated logistics support, parts provisioning, regulatory surveys, and class certifications.
Primary customer segments include navies and coast guards, defense ministries and logistics agencies, and prime contractors managing sustainment programs. Outcomes typically include higher fleet readiness and availability, reduced downtime and lifecycle costs, faster dry-dock turnarounds, and assured regulatory compliance and safety. These companies enable predictable maintenance windows, extend asset life, and support modernization schedules for surface combatants, auxiliaries, and patrol craft.
2. Buyers in the Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
2.1 Top strategic acquirers of Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services companies
DOF Group
HQ: Norway
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- Description: Provider of subsea engineering, integrated subsea services, marine management and offshore wind solutions for global offshore operations, delivering survey, IMR, construction, decommissioning, vessel management and full fixed/floating wind farm support to reduce project risk, improve efficiency and enhance safety.
- Key Products:
- Integrated Offshore Services: Provide integrated offshore services combining vessel operations, subsea engineering and project execution from one provider, streamlining complex campaigns and lowering interface risk for energy producers
- Subsea IMR Services: Offer long-term inspection, maintenance and repair programs using dedicated IMR vessels, work-class ROVs, project management and engineering support to ensure asset integrity on offshore installations
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology: Deploy high-performance AUV systems for precise, safe and efficient subsea inspections, collecting extensive geophysical data supporting strategic offshore projects and informed client decision-making
- Anchor Handling Tug Supply Charters: Supply powerful AHTS vessels for anchor handling, platform towing, logistics and emergency response, reflagged when needed to meet local rules and ensure reliable offshore support.
- Company type: Private company
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2.2 - Strategic buyer groups for Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
M&A buyer group 1: Shipbuilders
12 companies
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Description: Companies in the Defense Naval Shipbuilding Services category design, construct, and integrate mission‑ready warships and government vessels. They deliver end‑to‑end programs from concept design and engineering through hull fabrication, systems integration, sea trials, and lifecycle support. Typical outputs include surface combatants, patrol craft, submarines, and auxiliary ships that meet stringent naval standards for survivability, interoperability, and cost‑effective ownership.
Brunswick
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- Description: Provider of technology-driven marine recreation solutions, Brunswick Corporation designs and manufactures advanced propulsion systems, boats, and a comprehensive range of parts, accessories, and services that enhance on-water experiences. Home to more than 60 global brands, the company leverages consumer insights and innovation to deliver integrated engines, boat platforms, and business acceleration offerings across 25 countries.
- Key Products:
- Marine Propulsion: Designs and manufactures advanced outboard, inboard and racing engines from 2hp to 1750hp, with 80% of propulsion revenue from models launched since 2012, delivering higher performance and integrated solutions
- Parts & Accessories: Provides the broadest portfolio of parts, accessories, distribution and technology products for OEMs, dealers and aftermarket, increasing per-boat content and offering fully integrated solutions
- Brunswick Boat Group: Offers leading recreational boat brands focused on healthy, growing segments, emphasizing premium consumer-solution innovation to expand market share in profitable categories
- Business Acceleration: Supplies value-added technologies, connected services and alternative participation models such as shared access to make boating more accessible and broaden consumer engagement.
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3. Investors and private equity firms in Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
3.1 - Buyout funds in the Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
2.2 - Strategic buyer groups for Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
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4 - Top valuation comps for Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services companies
4.2 - Public trading comparable groups for Maritime Defense Ship Repair Services sector
Valuation benchmark group 1: Naval Defense Systems Manufacturers
9 companies
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Description: Public companies in this group design, build and support naval platforms and mission‑critical subsystems—warships, submarines, propulsion, nuclear systems, sensors and controls. They participate in long‑cycle defense programs with mixed fixed‑price and cost‑plus contracts and recurring sustainment revenues. Grouped as public trading comparables, they provide valuation benchmarks for naval defense manufacturing and systems integration businesses with similar government exposure, certification requirements, backlog visibility and aftermarket margins.
Rolls-Royce
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- Description: Provider of complex power and propulsion solutions for aerospace, maritime, and land applications, offering cutting-edge engineering technology for civil, defence, and energy sectors to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Key Products:
- Civil Aerospace: Advanced aero engines for commercial aviation
- Defence: Military aero engines, naval propulsion systems, and aftermarket services
- Power Systems: High-speed engines and propulsion systems for marine and land applications
- Nuclear: Development and support of nuclear reactors and propulsion systems
- ITP Aero: Components for aeronautical engines and cost-effective maintenance solutions
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Revenue growth
Median
15.7%
2025E
16.0%
2026E
EBITDA margin
Median
28.2%
2025E
28.6%
2026E
Cash EBITDA margin
Median
27.6%
2025E
28.0%
2026E
EV/Revenue
Median
8.4x
2025E
6.8x
2026E
EV/EBITDA
Median
28.9x
2025E
24.4x
2026E
EV/Cash EBITDA
Median
29.0x
2025E
25.5x
2026E
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