MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
58.83 EUR
-0.73 (-1.23%)
MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 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. MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MBG was profitable.
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
MBG has a Return On Assets (2.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of MBG (7.50%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MBG (3.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBG is in line with the industry average of 6.98%.
| 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
MBG has a Profit Margin of 4.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.05%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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
MBG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.38, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG is 8.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBG, 8.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MBG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.69) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.51%
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.
The Current ratio of MBG (1.32) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% 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.
MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.46%.
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)-4.46%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.63% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.89% 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 5Y0.89%
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 9.08.
MBG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBG is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67, the valuation of MBG can be described as reasonable.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MBG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MBG is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MBG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBG is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.19%, which is a nice return.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.98. MBG pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.19% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of MBG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
FRA:MBG (11/17/2025, 3:41:15 PM)
58.83
-0.73 (-1.23%)
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 Cap56.65B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target57.33 (-2.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.19% |
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)-2.37%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
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 | 9.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY11.01%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY11.53%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY21.53%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY36.84%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
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 | 1.38 |
F-Score6
WACC6.51%
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 5Y0.89%
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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MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.
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The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.