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
- MBG had positive earnings in the past year.
- MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MBG has been profitable.
- MBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MBG (2.01%) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
- MBG's Return On Equity of 5.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MBG (2.01%) is worse than 62.07% 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 6.27%.
| 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
- MBG's Profit Margin of 3.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MBG has a Operating Margin of 3.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBG underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- MBG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MBG (16.89%) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MBG is destroying value.
- MBG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG is 12.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBG, 12.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.10, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.67, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MBG has a better Current ratio (1.38) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.06, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% 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
- The earnings per share for MBG have decreased strongly by -47.60% in the last year.
- MBG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -9.19% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MBG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.66% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.76% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.76%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. MBG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.32, the valuation of MBG can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.21 indicates a reasonable valuation of MBG.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MBG.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MBG indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBG is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
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.
- 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 6.56%, which is a nice return.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.60.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MBG grows each year by 39.05%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 80.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MBG. 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 | 6.56% |
Yearly Dividend4.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.05%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
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 | 9.88 |
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 | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC6.74%
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 5Y16.76%
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 5Y2.41%
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 5 / 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.