MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
59.15 EUR
-0.63 (-1.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MBG. MBG was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MBG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
MBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.44%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MBG (6.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.72%, MBG is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBG is in line with the industry average of 6.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 6.81% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% |
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 4.56%, 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 worse Operating Margin (4.89%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.85%, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% 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 | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.56% | ||
| GM | 17.85% |
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.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.34, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 8.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MBG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MBG has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. 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 has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MBG have decreased strongly by -38.93% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.08% in the past year.
MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.93%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
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 -0.62% yearly.
MBG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-49.65%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
EPS Next 5Y-0.62%
Revenue Next Year-7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
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 9.13, the valuation of MBG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.64, the valuation of MBG can be described as very reasonable.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 |
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.
93.10% 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 | 4.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.17%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.63. MBG pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.17% |
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
66.24% 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.
DP66.24%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
FRA:MBG (1/13/2026, 12:15:12 PM)
59.15
-0.63 (-1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.96B
Revenue(TTM)136.97B
Net Income(TTM)6.25B
Analysts69.38
Price Target62.4 (5.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.17% |
Yearly Dividend5.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
DP66.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)8.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.32%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.82%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.17%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)6.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.74 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.75 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.96%
EPS(NY)6.85
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)12.42
FCFY21%
OCF(TTM)21.6
OCFY36.52%
SpS142.25
BVpS95.24
TBVpS74.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number117.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 6.81% | ||
| ROCE | 3.73% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.67% | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.56% | ||
| GM | 17.85% | ||
| FCFM | 8.73% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 149.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 191.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
F-Score5
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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-49.65%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
EPS Next 5Y-0.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue Next Year-7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year1.85%
EBIT Next 3Y10.8%
EBIT Next 5Y11.03%
FCF growth 1Y85.62%
FCF growth 3Y-19.16%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y45.81%
OCF growth 3Y-10.2%
OCF growth 5Y17.59%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG / MBG.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MBG.DE.
What is the valuation status of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MBG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is expected to decline by -49.65% in the next year.