MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:MBG • DE0007100000
Current stock price
49.775 EUR
-0.8 (-1.59%)
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This MBG.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MBG.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MBG was profitable.
- MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MBG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MBG has a better Return On Assets (2.01%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
- MBG has a better Return On Equity (5.51%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- MBG has a Return On Invested Capital (2.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MBG is in line with the industry average of 5.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.01% | ||
| ROE | 5.51% | ||
| ROIC | 2.01% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)10.69%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)5.01%
ROIC(5y)6.05%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.89%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MBG has a Operating Margin (3.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 16.89%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.89% |
OM growth 3Y-31.3%
OM growth 5Y-7.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.18%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y-9.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. MBG.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MBG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of MBG (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 12.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.10, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.38, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.06, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. MBG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MBG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.60%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -9.19% in the past year.
- MBG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.6%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-44.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.38%
3.2 Future
- MBG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.64% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.64%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
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 accelerating.
- 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. MBG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.32.
- 68.97% 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 27.42, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
- MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.21.
- MBG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.29), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 |
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.
- 86.21% 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 | 5.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MBG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MBG's earnings are expected to grow with 19.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)3.86
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
5. MBG.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.92%, which is a nice return.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.46.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 36.80%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- MBG pays out 80.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MBG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP80.53%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
MBG.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:MBG (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
49.775
-0.8 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners37.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.93B
Revenue(TTM)132.21B
Net Income(TTM)5.14B
Analysts66.06
Price Target61.35 (23.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
Yearly Dividend4.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.8%
DP80.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(2)32.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)32.85%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.56%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.82%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.89%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 0.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
EPS(TTM)5.34
EY10.73%
EPS(NY)6.07
Fwd EY12.19%
FCF(TTM)8.58
FCFY17.24%
OCF(TTM)18.7
OCFY37.57%
SpS137.31
BVpS96.85
TBVpS75.51
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)3.86
Graham Number107.873 (116.72%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.01% | ||
| ROE | 5.51% | ||
| ROCE | 2.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.62% | ||
| OM | 3.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.89% | ||
| FCFM | 6.25% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)10.69%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)5.01%
ROIC(5y)6.05%
ROICexc(3y)5.69%
ROICexc(5y)7.03%
ROICexgc(3y)6.43%
ROICexgc(5y)7.9%
ROCE(3y)6.33%
ROCE(5y)7.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.66%
OM growth 3Y-31.3%
OM growth 5Y-7.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.18%
PM growth 5Y5.48%
GM growth 3Y-9.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 152.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 160.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)128.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.76%
Profit Quality(3y)97.83%
Profit Quality(5y)87.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.6%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-44.36%
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.18%
EBIT Next Year114.58%
EBIT Next 3Y41.11%
EBIT Next 5Y22.89%
FCF growth 1Y-8.89%
FCF growth 3Y-6.14%
FCF growth 5Y-9.71%
OCF growth 1Y1.53%
OCF growth 3Y2.15%
OCF growth 5Y-4.21%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG / MBG.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MBG.DE.
What is the valuation status of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MBG stock?
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is expected to grow by 13.58% in the next year.