MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:MBG • DE0007100000
Current stock price
50.74 EUR
-0.41 (-0.8%)
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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
- In the past year MBG was profitable.
- MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MBG has always 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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.51%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MBG (2.01%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
- MBG has a Profit Margin of 3.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MBG has a Operating Margin (3.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.89%, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% 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 | 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBG is destroying value.
- MBG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MBG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. 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 (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
- A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MBG has a better Current ratio (1.38) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.06, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. MBG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MBG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.60%.
- 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 -9.19% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- MBG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
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.
- 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. MBG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MBG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MBG is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MBG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.66), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.37, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
- 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 38.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MBG's earnings are expected to grow with 19.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)3.94
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.56% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 39.05%!
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.
- The dividend of MBG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (4/22/2026, 3:35:18 PM)
50.74
-0.41 (-0.8%)
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 Cap48.86B
Revenue(TTM)132.21B
Net Income(TTM)5.14B
Analysts66.06
Price Target61.35 (20.91%)
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 | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 0.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
EPS(TTM)5.34
EY10.52%
EPS(NY)6.07
Fwd EY11.95%
FCF(TTM)8.58
FCFY16.91%
OCF(TTM)18.7
OCFY36.85%
SpS137.31
BVpS96.85
TBVpS75.51
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)3.94
Graham Number107.873 (112.6%)
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 9.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.52.
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.