MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
60.91 EUR
-0.78 (-1.26%)
Taking everything into account, MBG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MBG was compared to 32 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MBG is valued correctly, 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.
In the past year MBG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MBG has always been profitable.
MBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MBG's Return On Assets of 2.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.50%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
MBG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.21%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 4.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG has a Operating Margin (6.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
MBG'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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MBG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG has a Altman-Z score of 1.39. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG is 8.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBG, 8.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG (8.69) is better than 65.63% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MBG has a better Current ratio (1.32) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.97, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% 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 MBG have decreased strongly by -38.93% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MBG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average over the past years.
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
MBG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-48.36%
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.86%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40.
84.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.90 indicates a reasonable valuation of MBG.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.03%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.39, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MBG grows each year by 11.89%, which is quite nice.
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-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
FRA:MBG (12/15/2025, 4:16:13 PM)
60.91
-0.78 (-1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.65B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts68.13
Price Target62.28 (2.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
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)8.63%
PT rev (3m)4.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY20.79%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY35.58%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
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 | 1.39 |
F-Score6
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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-48.36%
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
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-7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year1.57%
EBIT Next 3Y11.14%
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 9.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.
Can you provide the financial health for MBG stock?
The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.