MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
59.56 EUR
-0.23 (-0.38%)
Overall MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MBG against 31 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MBG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MBG was profitable.
MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MBG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MBG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.65%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG's Return On Equity of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBG is in line with the industry average of 6.79%.
| 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
MBG's Profit Margin of 4.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG has a Operating Margin of 6.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
MBG has a Gross Margin (18.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MBG has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
MBG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG's Altman-Z score of 1.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 8.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG (8.69) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MBG (0.97) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MBG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.93%.
MBG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the past year.
MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.93%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-46.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y0.89%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 9.19, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
MBG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBG is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.78, the valuation of MBG can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MBG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.19%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.13, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.89%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
63.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MBG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MBG'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-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
FRA:MBG (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
59.56
-0.23 (-0.38%)
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 Cap57.35B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target57.33 (-3.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.19% |
Yearly Dividend5.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
DP63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-2.37%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.88%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY11.39%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY21.26%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY36.39%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number117.27
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 | 1.38 |
F-Score6
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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)-38.93%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.6%
EPS Next Y-46.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue Next Year-7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y0.89%
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%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG / MBG.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MBG.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MBG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
Can you provide the financial health for MBG stock?
The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.