MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:MBG • DE0007100000
Current stock price
52.01 EUR
-0.65 (-1.23%)
Last:
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years MBG has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.01%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG has a Return On Equity of 5.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.01%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MBG is in line with the industry average of 6.27%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.01% | ||
| ROE | 5.51% | ||
| ROIC | 2.01% |
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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.89%, 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 has a Operating Margin of 3.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has declined.
- MBG has a Gross Margin (16.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 3.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.89% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MBG is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MBG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MBG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 12.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MBG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.10) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
- MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.67, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 1.38. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MBG has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. MBG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MBG have decreased strongly by -47.60% 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.
- MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.19%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.6%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-44.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.38%
3.2 Future
- MBG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.76% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.76%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
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
- MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.74.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.57, the valuation of MBG can be described as reasonable.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MBG.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.68), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- MBG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBG is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MBG's earnings are expected to grow with 19.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)4.04
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
5. MBG.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.56%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, MBG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MBG grows each year by 39.05%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- MBG pays out 80.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MBG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP80.53%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
MBG.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:MBG (4/20/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
52.01
-0.65 (-1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners37.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.08B
Revenue(TTM)132.21B
Net Income(TTM)5.14B
Analysts66.06
Price Target61.35 (17.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
Yearly Dividend4.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.05%
DP80.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(2)32.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)32.85%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.56%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.82%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.89%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.84%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)-2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.78 | ||
| P/B | 0.54 | ||
| P/tB | 0.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
EPS(TTM)5.34
EY10.27%
EPS(NY)6.07
Fwd EY11.66%
FCF(TTM)8.58
FCFY16.5%
OCF(TTM)18.7
OCFY35.95%
SpS137.31
BVpS96.85
TBVpS75.51
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)4.04
Graham Number107.873 (107.41%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.01% | ||
| ROE | 5.51% | ||
| ROCE | 2.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.62% | ||
| OM | 3.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.89% | ||
| FCFM | 6.25% |
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 Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 152.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 160.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC0.3
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)-47.6%
EPS 3Y-26.68%
EPS 5Y2.41%
EPS Q2Q%-44.36%
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.62%
EPS Next 3Y19.01%
EPS Next 5Y16.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-12.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.13%
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-8.89%
FCF growth 3Y-6.14%
FCF growth 5Y-9.71%
OCF growth 1Y1.53%
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 7 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MBG stock?
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 9.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.54.
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.