MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
58.16 EUR
+0.03 (+0.05%)
MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years MBG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MBG has a Return On Assets of 2.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Return On Equity of 7.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 65.52% 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 51.72% 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 6.95%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.89%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG's Operating Margin of 6.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG has a Gross Margin (18.41%) which is in line with 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.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 has a better Altman-Z score (1.37) than 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG (8.69) is better than 68.97% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MBG (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.52%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.97, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
MBG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average per year.
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
MBG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.63% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.86% on average over the next years.
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 5Y0.86%
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.
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
MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.98.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MBG indicates a rather cheap valuation: MBG is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.58.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MBG is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with 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 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.71% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 5.29, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.89%!
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-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
FRA:MBG (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
58.16
+0.03 (+0.05%)
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 Cap56.00B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target60.74 (4.44%)
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)3.44%
PT rev (3m)1.58%
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 | 8.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY11.14%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY11.66%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY21.78%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY37.26%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
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
WACC6.52%
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 5Y0.86%
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.
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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 8.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.
Can you provide the financial health for MBG stock?
The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.