MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
51.33 EUR
-0.36 (-0.7%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MBG. MBG was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MBG is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MBG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MBG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MBG has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.65%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% 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 68.97% of its industry peers.
MBG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 55.17% 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 6.71%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.89%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MBG (6.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.41%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.35. 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 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.97% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.69, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.58%
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.
MBG's Current ratio of 1.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
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.
MBG's Quick ratio of 0.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.97% 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 -42.24% 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 -7.14% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.98% on average per year.
MBG 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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of MBG can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.30, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MBG.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
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 -4.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.26%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.51. MBG pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.26% |
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-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
FRA:MBG (9/15/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
51.33
-0.36 (-0.7%)
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 Cap49.43B
Analysts66.67
Price Target59.57 (16.05%)
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 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)-0.38%
PT rev (3m)-3.58%
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 | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.54 | ||
| P/tB | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY13.77%
EPS(NY)7.03
Fwd EY13.7%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY24.67%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY42.22%
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
WACC6.58%
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%