MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
59.3 EUR
-0.14 (-0.24%)
MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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
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.
In the past 5 years MBG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MBG has a better Return On Assets (2.65%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
MBG's Return On Equity of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
MBG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 53.13% 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 6.12%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of MBG (4.89%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
MBG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.05%, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
MBG has a Gross Margin (18.41%) 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 | 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.
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 1.38, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of MBG (1.38) is better than 68.75% 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.
MBG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.69) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.62%
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 71.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MBG has a better Quick ratio (0.97) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
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%.
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.
Looking at the last year, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the last year.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.86% on average over the next years.
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
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.
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
MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.15.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% 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 26.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.66, 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 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MBG.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.21%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.54, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
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.
MBG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
FRA:MBG (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
59.3
-0.14 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap57.10B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts68.13
Price Target62.4 (5.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
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)8.85%
PT rev (3m)4.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.74 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.93%
EPS(NY)6.85
Fwd EY11.55%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY21.36%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY36.55%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
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
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)-4.46%
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-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year1.57%
EBIT Next 3Y11.14%
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 9.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
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The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.