MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:MBG • DE0007100000
Current stock price
48.718 EUR
-0.87 (-1.75%)
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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.
- MBG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MBG (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.18%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MBG underperforms 60.71% of 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 5.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.89% | ||
| ROE | 5.18% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% |
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 3.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
- MBG's Operating Margin of 3.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBG is outperformed by 60.71% of its industry peers.
- MBG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 16.26%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.43% 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 | 3.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.74% | ||
| GM | 16.26% |
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.
- MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MBG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MBG has a Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG is 17.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBG, 17.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MBG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 17.18. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MBG (1.39) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MBG has a better Quick ratio (1.07) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. MBG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MBG have decreased strongly by -56.16% 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.
- Looking at the last year, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.64% in the last 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)-56.16%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-78.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-4.84%
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 16.64% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.30% on average over the next years.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MBG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.24, the valuation of MBG can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MBG.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MBG.
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MBG is valued a bit more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- 85.71% 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 | 8.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
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)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.07
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
5. MBG.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.06%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.56.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MBG grows each year by 36.80%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.8%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 84.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MBG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MBG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP84.82%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
MBG.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:MBG (5/4/2026, 10:28:17 AM)
48.718
-0.87 (-1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Industry Strength14.19
Industry Growth28
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2026-07-28
Inst Owners37.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap46.91B
Revenue(TTM)130.59B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts66.06
Price Target61.31 (25.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.06% |
Yearly Dividend4.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)36.8%
DP84.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.89%
Max EPS beat(2)32.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.89%
Max EPS beat(4)32.85%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.73%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.7%
PT rev (1m)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)-2.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 0.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY8.17%
EPS(NY)7.9
Fwd EY16.21%
FCF(TTM)6.02
FCFY12.35%
OCF(TTM)16.45
OCFY33.77%
SpS135.62
BVpS97.83
TBVpS76.19
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.07
Graham Number93.5977 (92.12%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.89% | ||
| ROE | 5.18% | ||
| ROCE | 2.4% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.49% | ||
| OM | 3.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.74% | ||
| GM | 16.26% | ||
| FCFM | 4.44% |
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 Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 141.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 137.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score6
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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)-56.16%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-78.38%
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-4.84%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.59%
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-23.25%
FCF growth 3Y-6.14%
FCF growth 5Y-9.71%
OCF growth 1Y3.58%
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 6 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 12.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.5.
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.