MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
60.37 EUR
+0.41 (+0.68%)
MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MBG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MBG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MBG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 (2.44%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
MBG's Return On Equity of 6.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MBG (2.72%) is worse than 62.50% 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 6.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 6.81% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% |
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's Profit Margin of 4.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG's Operating Margin of 4.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MBG (17.85%) 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 | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.56% | ||
| GM | 17.85% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
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 1.34, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG has a Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 8.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG (8.55) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.27. 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 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MBG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.93%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.08% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.93%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-32.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-49.65%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.86%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MBG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.82, the valuation of MBG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MBG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
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 -6.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. MBG pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
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 66.24% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP66.24%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
FRA:MBG (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
60.37
+0.41 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.13B
Revenue(TTM)136.97B
Net Income(TTM)6.25B
Analysts68.13
Price Target62.4 (3.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
Yearly Dividend5.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
DP66.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.37%
Max EPS beat(4)8.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.32%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.82%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.17%
PT rev (1m)2.73%
PT rev (3m)4.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.73%
EPS(NY)6.85
Fwd EY11.34%
FCF(TTM)12.42
FCFY20.58%
OCF(TTM)21.6
OCFY35.78%
SpS142.25
BVpS95.24
TBVpS74.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number117.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.44% | ||
| ROE | 6.81% | ||
| ROCE | 3.73% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.67% | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.56% | ||
| GM | 17.85% | ||
| FCFM | 8.73% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 149.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 191.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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-49.65%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue Next Year-7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year1.85%
EBIT Next 3Y10.8%
EBIT Next 5Y11.03%
FCF growth 1Y85.62%
FCF growth 3Y-19.16%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y45.81%
OCF growth 3Y-10.2%
OCF growth 5Y17.59%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG / MBG.DE 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG?
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MBG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is expected to decline by -49.65% in the next year.