MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
57.02 EUR
+0.41 (+0.72%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MBG. MBG was compared to 30 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. Finally 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
The Return On Assets of MBG (2.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MBG has a better Return On Equity (7.50%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 6.98%.
| 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
MBG has a Operating Margin (6.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG's Gross Margin of 18.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 53.33% of 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MBG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 70.00% 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.
MBG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 70.00% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.47%
2.3 Liquidity
MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.32, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MBG has a better Quick ratio (0.97) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the past 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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.80, the valuation of MBG can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MBG indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBG is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MBG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.41, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MBG.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MBG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MBG 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)0.96
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.60%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.08, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
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
MBG pays out 63.00% of its income as dividend. 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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
57.02
+0.41 (+0.72%)
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 Cap54.90B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target60.74 (6.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
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 | 8.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY11.36%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY11.89%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY22.21%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY38.01%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 | 1.37 |
F-Score6
WACC6.47%
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-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.
Can you provide the valuation status for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
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 8.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.6.
Can you provide the financial health for MBG stock?
The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.