MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
53.37 EUR
+0.64 (+1.21%)
Taking everything into account, MBG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MBG was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has an average financial health and profitability rating. MBG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MBG was profitable.
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
MBG has a Return On Assets of 2.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MBG (7.50%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MBG (3.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 7.07%.
| 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 75.86% 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 44.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.41%, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of MBG (1.36) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.69, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.45%
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 has a better Current ratio (1.32) than 72.41% 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.
MBG has a better Quick ratio (0.97) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| 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 -42.24% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MBG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.14% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.06% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
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
MBG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.29. MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MBG.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MBG is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
96.55% 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 | 4.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
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 -6.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.09%, which is a nice return.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.15. MBG pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
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
MBG pays out 63.00% of its income as dividend. 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-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
FRA:MBG (10/17/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
53.37
+0.64 (+1.21%)
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 Cap51.39B
Analysts66.45
Price Target58.72 (10.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
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)-1.46%
PT rev (3m)-4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY13.25%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY12.82%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY23.73%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY40.61%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.79%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.36 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
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)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
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%