MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
61.45 EUR
+1.01 (+1.67%)
Overall MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MBG 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 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.44%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Return On Equity (6.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MBG's Return On Invested Capital of 2.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MBG is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MBG 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 has a better Profit Margin (4.56%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.89%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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 has been reduced 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 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG's Altman-Z score of 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG is 8.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take MBG, 8.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MBG's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MBG (0.70) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC6.51%
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 better Current ratio (1.27) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. 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 Quick ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MBG have decreased strongly by -38.93% in the last year.
MBG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.08%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.63% on average over the next years.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of MBG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.87. MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of MBG can be described as 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 (23.46), we can say MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
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)1.03
EPS Next 2Y-18.02%
EPS Next 3Y-6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.18, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 93.75% 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 1.94.
| 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 (1/6/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
61.45
+1.01 (+1.67%)
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 Cap59.17B
Revenue(TTM)136.97B
Net Income(TTM)6.25B
Analysts68.13
Price Target62.4 (1.55%)
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 | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)6.85
Fwd EY11.14%
FCF(TTM)12.42
FCFY20.22%
OCF(TTM)21.6
OCFY35.15%
SpS142.25
BVpS95.24
TBVpS74.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.51%
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 9.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.
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.