What is the median EV/EBITDA multiple for 3pl M&A deals?

The median EV/EBITDA multiple for 3pl is 14.45×, based on 4 disclosed transactions. The interquartile range is 12.55× to 17.32×.

What is the median EV/Revenue multiple for 3pl M&A deals?

The median EV/Revenue multiple for 3pl is 0.88×, based on 4 disclosed transactions. The interquartile range is 0.75× to 1.59×.

Who are the active acquirers in 3pl M&A?

Recent named acquirers include DSV A/S, UPS, Uber Freight, DSV A/S, Kuehne + Nagel. Browse the full deal records for each.

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3plM&A Valuation Benchmarks

Median multiples, deal-size medians, named acquirers, and per-bracket multiples — based on 5real M&A transactions in the 3pl space.

14.45× median EBITDA0.88× median revenue$2,250M median deal sizeMarket: consolidating

State of 3plM&A in 2026

The 3pl M&A market is currently trading at a median 14.45× EBITDA (interquartile range 12.55×–17.32×) and 0.88× revenue (interquartile range 0.75×–1.59×), based on 5 disclosed transactions at a median deal size of $2,250M. The market trend is currently consolidating.

Active acquirers include DSV A/S, UPS, Uber Freight, Kuehne + Nagel. Recent named transactions: DB Schenker (2025, $15,400M, 10.3× EBITDA); Andlauer Healthcare Group (2025, $1,600M, 13.3× EBITDA); Transplace (2021, $2,250M, 22.5× EBITDA).

All figures based on disclosed deals only. Source: SEC filings, EDGAR 8-K/S-4, and verified press releases (5 deals total, 4 with EBITDA, 4 with revenue). Quality grade: yellow.