MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (1MBG.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
51.14 EUR
-0.64 (-1.24%)
Overall 1MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1MBG against 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. 1MBG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 1MBG is cheap, 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.
In the past year 1MBG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1MBG (7.50%) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
1MBG has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
1MBG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.71%.
| 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
1MBG has a Profit Margin of 4.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MBG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.05%, 1MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MBG has grown nicely.
1MBG has a Gross Margin (18.41%) which is in line with 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MBG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1MBG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that 1MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
1MBG has a Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
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.
1MBG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MBG outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
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 (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.59%
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 68.97% 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 68.97% 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%.
Measured over the past years, 1MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average per year.
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
1MBG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.98% yearly.
1MBG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-43.15%
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
EPS Next 5Y-0.98%
Revenue Next Year-6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y0.68%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of 1MBG.
1MBG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1MBG is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, 1MBG is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.27, the valuation of 1MBG can be described as very cheap.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1MBG.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. 1MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MBG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.48 |
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 -4.89% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.51, 1MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this 1MBG pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 1MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.26% |
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-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
BIT:1MBG (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.14
-0.64 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.24B
Analysts66.67
Price Target59.57 (16.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.26% |
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)-0.43%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-28.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.54 | ||
| P/tB | 0.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.48 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY13.82%
EPS(NY)7.03
Fwd EY13.75%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY24.77%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY42.38%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.79%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.35 |
F-Score6
WACC6.59%
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-43.15%
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
EPS Next 5Y-0.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y0.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year26.13%
EBIT Next 3Y14.2%
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%