MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
57.5 EUR
+0.48 (+0.84%)
MBG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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. MBG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MBG was profitable.
MBG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MBG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2.65%, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a better Return On Equity (7.50%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is in line with 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 6.95%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.89%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.05%, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% 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
MBG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MBG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MBG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MBG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.37, MBG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
MBG has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MBG would need 8.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MBG (8.69) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
MBG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating MBG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MBG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.32, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MBG's Quick ratio of 0.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 62.07% 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%.
MBG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.17% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.46% in the past year.
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)-4.46%
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-46.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
EPS Next 5Y-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.87 indicates a reasonable valuation of MBG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of MBG.
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MBG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 |
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 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MBG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MBG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.71% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.60%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.29, MBG pays a better dividend. On top of this MBG pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MBG grows each year by 11.89%, which is quite nice.
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-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
FRA:MBG (11/24/2025, 11:08:06 AM)
57.5
+0.48 (+0.84%)
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 Cap55.37B
Revenue(TTM)145.59B
Net Income(TTM)6.81B
Analysts66.45
Price Target60.74 (5.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
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)3.44%
PT rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY11.27%
EPS(NY)6.78
Fwd EY11.79%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY22.03%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY37.69%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
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 | 1.37 |
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-46.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.42%
EPS Next 3Y-6.71%
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-7.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y0.86%
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%
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG / MBG.DE FAQ
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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 8.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.61.
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The financial health rating of MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) is 4 / 10.