MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG (MBG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MBG - DE0007100000 - Common Stock
53.64 EUR
+0.62 (+1.17%)
Taking everything into account, MBG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MBG was compared to 31 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. MBG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MBG is valued quite cheap, 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.
In the past 5 years MBG has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MBG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.50%, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.38%, MBG is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MBG is in line with the industry average of 6.64%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (4.89%) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MBG has grown nicely.
MBG has a Operating Margin (6.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MBG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MBG (18.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBG 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 1.36, we must say that MBG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MBG's Altman-Z score of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MBG outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
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.
MBG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.69) than 67.74% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, MBG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that MBG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MBG has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: MBG outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that MBG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.97, MBG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -42.24% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.14% in the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.00% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, MBG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.15%
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue Next Year-6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.59, the valuation of MBG can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MBG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.90. MBG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.63, the valuation of MBG can be described as very cheap.
MBG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, MBG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
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 cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
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 -4.89% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.00%, MBG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MBG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.26. MBG pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MBG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8% |
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-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
FRA:MBG (9/3/2025, 10:50:19 AM)
53.64
+0.62 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.65B
Analysts67.33
Price Target59.59 (11.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8% |
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)-4.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-28.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
EPS(TTM)7.07
EY13.18%
EPS(NY)7.03
Fwd EY13.11%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY23.61%
OCF(TTM)21.67
OCFY40.4%
SpS144.72
BVpS94.33
TBVpS73.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
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 | 1.36 |
F-Score6
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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-43.15%
EPS Next 2Y-16.94%
EPS Next 3Y-4.89%
EPS Next 5Y-1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-9.77%
Revenue Next Year-6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.05%
EBIT growth 5Y4.07%
EBIT Next Year26.13%
EBIT Next 3Y14.2%
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%