With an EBITDA exceeding €17 million, ISTOBAL maintains a profitability of around 9% on sales. These results are underpinned by the continuous improvement of its product range, as well as by the optimisation of the cost of sales, enabling an EBIT of €15.5 million to be achieved, 15% higher than in 2024.
International expansion as a driver of growth
The company’s growth, with a presence in over 80 countries, has been driven by a robust international expansion strategy. The opening of new subsidiaries in key markets has contributed over €41 million to the Group’s turnover and expanded ISTOBAL’s network to a total of 17 subsidiaries.
Over the last five years, the company has added eight new international subsidiaries and established a new company that integrates the entire chemical product value chain, including its own production plant. This sustained growth is underpinned by a direct sales model and customer proximity, supported by a team of over 1,200 professionals.
For its part, ISTOBAL has recorded a particularly strong performance in Iberia, its home market, where it achieved a turnover of €60 million, representing an increase of €6 million compared to 2024.
Services and chemicals take centre stage
In 2025, equipment sales remain ISTOBAL’s main line of business, with a 23% increase in turnover. However, the company is moving towards a more comprehensive offering in the field of vehicle wash and care.
In this context, services and chemical products maintain their growth trend, with increases in turnover of 20% and 22% respectively compared to 2024. These lines are establishing themselves as strategic drivers, maximising profitability and improving the customer experience.
In this context, ISTOBAL has strengthened its commitment to chemical products through its subsidiary ISTOBAL ESENS. Furthermore, the company has recently opened a new factory in Massanassa (Valencia, Spain) to double production, expand its manufacturing lines and automate processes.
In this way, ISTOBAL is consolidating an industrial model that guarantees total control of the value chain for its chemical product line. From product formulation through to manufacturing and final distribution, the company offers efficient, sustainable solutions tailored to market needs.
ISTOBAL sets out its roadmap for 2026
The 2025 financial year has been particularly significant for ISTOBAL as it coincides with the celebration of its 75th anniversary, a milestone that puts decades of innovation, international expansion and commitment to sustainability into perspective.
In terms of markets, growth will be supported by the incorporation of the new subsidiary in Norway, the positive performance in France and the recovery of the American market.
This roadmap is based on the principles that have guided ISTOBAL since its inception: entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and the conviction that progress only makes sense if it is sustainable.
