Qube Holdings Acquisition, Valuation & Financials

Qube Holdings was acquired by Macquarie Asset Management for $8.3B in February 2026, a 2.6x multiple on $3.2B of revenue.

Qube Holdings acquisition price

$8.3B

Acquired by Macquarie Asset Management · Feb 2026

Qube Holdings revenue at acquisition

$3.2B

Last twelve months · Feb 2026

Qube Holdings revenue multiple at acquisition

2.6x

EV/Revenue · Feb 2026

Qube Holdings EBITDA multiple at acquisition

31.0x

EV/EBITDA · Feb 2026

Qube Holdings Overview

About Qube Holdings

Qube has three main divisions: operating; property; and Patrick. Operating undertakes road/rail transportation of containers to and from port, operation of container parks, customs/quarantine services, warehousing, intermodal terminals, international freight forwarding, domestic stevedoring, and bulk transport. Patrick is the container terminals business acquired from Asciano, and the property division includes tactical land holdings in Sydney.


Founded

2011

HQ

AustraliaSydney

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Services

Revenue

$3.2B (Feb 2026)

Valuation

$8.3B (acquired Feb 2026)

Qube Holdings Acquisition

Qube Holdings was acquired by Macquarie Asset Management for $8.3B on 17 February 2026.

The acquisition price implies a 2.6x revenue and 31.0x EBITDA multiple on $3.2B of revenue.

Qube Holdings acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • Macquarie Asset Management
17 Feb 2026Strategic M&A$8.3B2.6x31.0x

Qube Holdings as a Public Company

Qube Holdings traded as ASX: QUB before it was taken private. Its acquisition was announced in February 2026. August 2026 is its last month on record as a listed company, with a market cap of $6.2B and an enterprise value of $8.3B.

Last-twelve-month revenue was $3.4B, with EBITDA of $462M (14% margin), and the shares traded at 2.4x EV/Revenue and 18.0x EV/EBITDA.

Over the 4 years before that, its market cap grew from $3.5B in August 2022 to $6.2B, while revenue grew from $1.8B to $3.4B.

Qube Holdings market cap while listed

Qube Holdings EV/Revenue (LTM) while listed

Qube Holdings financials and trading multiples by year while listed
As ofMarket capRevenue (LTM)EBITDA (LTM)EBITDA marginEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Aug 2026$6.2B$3.4B$462M14%2.4x18.0x
Aug 2025$4.8B$2.9B$405M14%2.3x16.7x
Aug 2024$4.6B$2.4B$377M16%2.5x16.2x
Aug 2023$3.5B$2B$307M16%2.4x15.3x
Aug 2022$3.5B$1.8B$281M15%2.6x16.9x

Market cap, enterprise value and last-twelve-month figures are month-end values, up to the last month Qube Holdings traded.

Acquisitions by Qube Holdings

Qube Holdings has acquired 4 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Qube Holdings was on May 28th 2024. Qube Holdings acquired MIRRAT for $216M.


Latest Acquisitions by Qube Holdings

MIRRAT
Newcastle Agri Terminal
LCR Group
Walmsley Bulk Haulage
Description
MIRRAT is a Dubai-headquartered terminal operator and logistics provider specializing in automotive and breakbulk cargo handling at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. The company manages roll-on/roll-off facilities, warehousing, and supply chain services for vehicle importers from Japan, Europe, and Korea. MIRRAT, part of AD Ports Group, processes over one million vehicles annually and offers inland transport to GCC markets.
Newcastle Agri Terminal is a Newcastle-based independent grain logistics provider in Australia. The company offers modern, efficient, flexible, and environmentally sustainable export pathways for grain marketers and growers through its terminal facilities.
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Walmsley Bulk Haulage specializes in bulk transportation while upholding rigorous operational standards centered on workplace health and safety.
HQ CountryAustraliaAustraliaAustraliaUnited States
HQ City
Melbourne
Newcastle
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Wedgefield, SC
Deal Date28 May 20248 Sep 202110 May 201927 Mar 2014
Valuation$216M$66M$94M$5M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Qube Holdings Competitors

Qube Holdings competitors include listed companies like Nippon Express Holdings, JD Logistics, Qingdao Port and Saia, and private ones like Flexport and Zipline.

Public and private companies comparable to Qube Holdings
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Nippon Express HoldingsJapanJapanPublicly listed$16B$327M$8.5B0.7x
JD LogisticsChinaChinaPublicly listed$32B$3B$8B0.2x
FlexportUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate$471M-$8B-
Qingdao PortChinaChinaPublicly listed$2.8B$1.3B$8.8B2.7x
ZiplineUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$7.6B-
SaiaUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$3.2B$602M$9.1B2.7x

Qube Holdings Public Comps

Qube Holdings is no longer listed, but its public comps include Nippon Express Holdings, JD Logistics, Qingdao Port, Saia, HANJIN KAL, Matson, TFI International, J&T Global Express, Hyundai Glovis and Knight-Swift.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Nippon Express Holdings$16B$327M0.7x0.7x36.9x6.5x
JD Logistics$32B$3B0.3x0.2x2.8x2.9x
Qingdao Port$2.8B$1.3B2.8x2.7x6.2x7.1x
Saia$3.2B$602M2.9x2.7x15.5x14.5x
HANJIN KAL$219M$177M32.0x-39.7x-
Matson$3.3B$809M2.2x2.0x8.9x9.1x
TFI International$7.9B$1.2B1.7x1.6x11.4x10.4x
J&T Global Express$12B$844M0.9x0.8x13.7x9.1x

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Common questions about Qube Holdings

When was Qube Holdings founded?Qube Holdings was founded in 2011.
Where is Qube Holdings headquartered?Qube Holdings is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Is Qube Holdings publicly listed?No, Qube Holdings was acquired by Macquarie Asset Management in February 2026.
Who acquired Qube Holdings?Qube Holdings was acquired by Macquarie Asset Management in February 2026.
How much was Qube Holdings acquired for?Qube Holdings was acquired for $8.3B in February 2026, a 2.6x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to Qube Holdings?Companies comparable to Qube Holdings include Nippon Express Holdings, JD Logistics, Flexport, Qingdao Port, Zipline and Saia.
What was Qube Holdings' market cap before the acquisition?Qube Holdings had a market cap of $6.2B in August 2026, its last month on record as a listed company, trading at 2.4x EV/Revenue.
What was Qube Holdings' revenue as a public company?Qube Holdings' last reported twelve-month revenue was $3.4B (August 2026), with EBITDA of $462M.
How many companies has Qube Holdings acquired?Qube Holdings has acquired 4 companies, including MIRRAT, Newcastle Agri Terminal, LCR Group and Walmsley Bulk Haulage.
What was the largest acquisition by Qube Holdings?The $216M acquisition of MIRRAT in May 2024 is the largest acquisition Qube Holdings has made to date.

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