MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (1MBG.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
55.37 EUR
+0.36 (+0.65%)
Overall 1MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1MBG against 28 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 1MBG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 1MBG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 1MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1MBG was profitable.
In the past year 1MBG had a positive cash flow from operations.
1MBG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
1MBG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1MBG has a better Return On Assets (2.65%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
1MBG's Return On Equity of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MBG outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
1MBG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1MBG outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
1MBG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| 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
1MBG has a better Profit Margin (4.89%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MBG has grown nicely.
1MBG's Operating Margin of 6.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1MBG outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MBG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of 1MBG (18.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1MBG 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1MBG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1MBG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MBG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1MBG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that 1MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.37, 1MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MBG is 8.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1MBG, 8.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1MBG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.69) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
1MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating 1MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1MBG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
1MBG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that 1MBG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1MBG has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that 1MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1MBG has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MBG outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1MBG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.24%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
1MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.14%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1MBG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of 1MBG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
1MBG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.09, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1MBG.
1MBG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1MBG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1MBG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MBG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 1MBG may justify a higher PE ratio.
1MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.09%, 1MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
1MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.58. 1MBG pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 1MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1MBG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.89%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
63.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1MBG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of 1MBG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
BIT:1MBG (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55.37
+0.36 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.32B
Analysts66.45
Price Target58.33 (5.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.09% |
Yearly Dividend5.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.89%
DP63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-1.72%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY12.77%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY12.35%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY22.87%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY39.14%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.79%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.37 |
F-Score6
WACC6.65%
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)-42.24%
EPS 3Y-4.91%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%-67.8%
EPS Next Y-44.01%
EPS Next 2Y-18.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.2%
EPS Next 5Y-1.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-7.08%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year9.27%
EBIT Next 3Y12.77%
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%