MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
59.87 EUR
-0.66 (-1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MBG. MBG was compared to 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years MBG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MBG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MBG (2.65%) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MBG (7.50%) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBG outperforms 56.25% 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 6.21%.
| 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
MBG's Profit Margin of 4.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
MBG's Operating Margin of 6.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MBG has a Gross Margin (18.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MBG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
Compared to 5 years ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
MBG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MBG has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG has a better Altman-Z score (1.38) than 71.88% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.69, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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/WACC0.52
WACC6.49%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.32, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that MBG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MBG (0.97) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
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 -4.46%.
Measured over the past years, MBG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.36% on average per year.
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.
MBG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.36%
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.31%
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.
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
MBG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.24.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% 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 26.43.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of MBG.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.66, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 |
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 cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.03%, which is a nice return.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.39. MBG pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
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 63.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of MBG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
FRA:MBG (12/17/2025, 2:18:05 PM)
59.87
-0.66 (-1.09%)
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 Cap57.65B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts68.13
Price Target62.28 (4.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
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)8.63%
PT rev (3m)4.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.06 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY10.82%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY11.43%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY21.15%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY36.2%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
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
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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-48.36%
EPS Next 2Y-18.05%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
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-7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.31%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MBG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 9.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
Can you provide the financial health for MBG stock?
The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.