MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (1MBG.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
55.37 EUR
+0.36 (+0.65%)
Overall 1MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1MBG against 28 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 1MBG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 1MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 1MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1MBG had positive earnings in the past year.
1MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years 1MBG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1MBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1MBG has a better Return On Assets (2.65%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
1MBG's Return On Equity of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MBG outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
1MBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1MBG is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 7.5% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)14.51%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)6.43%
ROIC(5y)5.71%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1MBG (4.89%) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
1MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 1MBG (6.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1MBG has a Gross Margin of 18.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
1MBG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.89% | ||
| GM | 18.41% |
OM growth 3Y-9.61%
OM growth 5Y7.69%
PM growth 3Y-25.83%
PM growth 5Y38.49%
GM growth 3Y-5.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1MBG is destroying value.
1MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1MBG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that 1MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.37, 1MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
1MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1MBG would need 8.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.69, 1MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
1MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating 1MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that 1MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.32, 1MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
1MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that 1MBG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, 1MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1MBG have decreased strongly by -42.24% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
1MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.14%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.06% on average over the next years.
1MBG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.83, the valuation of 1MBG can be described as very cheap.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MBG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.57, 1MBG is valued rather cheaply.
1MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, 1MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1MBG indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1MBG is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
1MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.09%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.58, 1MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this 1MBG pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.89%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
63.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1MBG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
1MBG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
BIT:1MBG (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55.37
+0.36 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.32B
Revenue(TTM)139.35B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target58.33 (5.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
Yearly Dividend5.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
DP63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-26.77%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)8.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.8%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.15%
PT rev (1m)-1.72%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY12.77%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY12.35%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY22.87%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY39.14%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.65% | ||
| ROE | 7.5% | ||
| ROCE | 4.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.54% | ||
| OM | 6.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.89% | ||
| GM | 18.41% | ||
| FCFM | 8.75% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)14.51%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)6.43%
ROIC(5y)5.71%
ROICexc(3y)7.38%
ROICexc(5y)6.66%
ROICexgc(3y)8.3%
ROICexgc(5y)7.47%
ROCE(3y)8.81%
ROCE(5y)7.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.64%
OM growth 3Y-9.61%
OM growth 5Y7.69%
PM growth 3Y-25.83%
PM growth 5Y38.49%
GM growth 3Y-5.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 135.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 179.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score6
WACC6.65%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)119%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.69%
Profit Quality(3y)67.22%
Profit Quality(5y)131.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year9.27%
EBIT Next 3Y12.77%
EBIT Next 5Y11.03%
FCF growth 1Y38.75%
FCF growth 3Y-19.16%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.61%
OCF growth 3Y-10.2%
OCF growth 5Y17.59%