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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR
(OTC:MBGYY)
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
$14.00
▲(6.87% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
MBGYY scores as neutral overall: the largest drag is weakening fundamentals (declining revenue and sharply compressed margins, with more volatile recent free cash flow). Valuation is a key offset with a low P/E and high dividend yield. Technically, the stock remains in a broader downtrend (below the 50/100/200-day averages), while the earnings call supports a moderately positive view due to disciplined guidance, liquidity/shareholder returns, and Vans/Financial Services strength, tempered by China and expected H2 headwinds.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation and liquidity
Consistent industrial free cash flow and a ~€30bn net liquidity buffer provide durable funding for EV ramps, capex and shareholder returns. This liquidity reduces refinancing risk, enables buybacks/dividends and supports strategic optionality through business cycles.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue and compressed margins
Material margin erosion and falling top line indicate sustained earnings pressure. Lower profitability reduces retained earnings and the firm’s capacity to self‑fund investments, weakens ROE and magnifies sensitivity to commodity or demand shocks over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation and liquidity
Consistent industrial free cash flow and a ~€30bn net liquidity buffer provide durable funding for EV ramps, capex and shareholder returns. This liquidity reduces refinancing risk, enables buybacks/dividends and supports strategic optionality through business cycles.
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR (MBGYY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$52.16B
Dividend Yield7.58%
Average Volume (3M)94.58K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta (1Y)0.73
Revenue Growth-0.30%
EPS Growth-18.13%
CountryUS
Employees164,120
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.33
Shares Outstanding3,851,614,700
10 Day Avg. Volume135,010
30 Day Avg. Volume94,578
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.45
P/FCF Ratio4.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside22.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$148.95B
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is an international automotive conglomerate based in Stuttgart, Germany, with roots tracing back to 1886. The company excels in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of a wide array of vehicles. Its passeng...
How the Company Makes Money
Mercedes-Benz Group AG generates revenue primarily by selling vehicles and by providing related services over the vehicle lifecycle. The largest revenue stream comes from wholesale and retail sales of Mercedes-Benz branded passenger cars (includin...
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 28, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a predominantly constructive financial and operational picture: strong adjusted earnings, solid cash generation, active shareholder returns, clear BEV and technology momentum, and Vans/Financial Services strength. However, material challenges remain — a steep China market decline, related valuation adjustments, ASP and JV headwinds, and expected H2 cost pressures — prompting a cautious near‑term sales outlook. Overall the positives (profitability improvement, cash, product/tech progress) outweigh the negatives (China weakness, lowered sales guidance and H2 headwinds), while management retains a realistic and disciplined tone on execution and cost actions.Positive Updates
Improved EBIT and Strong Adjusted Earnings
Group EBIT as booked of EUR 1.5bn (reported) — 22% above prior year; group EBIT adjusted of ~EUR 2.3bn before sizable adjustments.
Negative Updates
Sharp China Market Contraction and Valuation Charges
Chinese market declined roughly 20%, materially affecting sales; company recorded valuation adjustments/impairments related to China joint‑venture investments (non‑cash), signaling a lower expected future profit contribution from those ventures.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Improved EBIT and Strong Adjusted Earnings
Group EBIT as booked of EUR 1.5bn (reported) — 22% above prior year; group EBIT adjusted of ~EUR 2.3bn before sizable adjustments.
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Company Guidance
Mercedes‑Benz reiterated a mixed but disciplined 2026 outlook: Cars sales now expected slightly below 2025 (H1 sales -7% incl. China; China market ~-20% in Q2) with targeted ex‑China growth, xEV share raised to 23–25%, adjusted return on sales guidance confirmed at 3–5% (H1 Cars ROS 4%; Q2 Cars adjusted EBIT ≈€900m) but management expects H2 below H1 and the full year in the lower half of the range; Vans guidance unchanged with H1 Vans ROS ~10.1–10.2% and Q2 Vans adjusted EBIT ≈€450m, full‑year Vans ROS guidance 8–10% and global eVans share ~11%; Financial Services H1 adjusted ROE 14.4% and full‑year ROE raised to 12–14%; group revenue seen slightly below prior year while group EBIT adjusted ~€2.3bn (reported €1.5bn), free cash flow industrial guidance confirmed though full‑year FCF expected slightly below prior year (H1 cash generation ~€3.0bn; Q2 FCF €1.1bn; H1 restructuring cash outs €1.1bn), net industrial liquidity ~€30bn, H1 shareholder returns €5.0bn (dividend €3.3bn; buybacks ~€1.7bn incl. €1.3bn in Q2) and a further share buyback of up to €1bn to be completed before the 2027 AGM; M&A/divestment activity includes €600m realized from Daimler Truck in July and an intended Athlon closing in H2 (not included in FCF industrial).Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 130.02B | 132.21B | 145.59B | 153.22B | 150.02B | 133.89B |
| Gross Profit | 21.66B | 22.33B | 28.58B | 34.38B | 34.02B | 30.68B |
| EBITDA | 20.41B | 13.90B | 21.50B | 27.44B | 27.25B | 23.22B |
| Net Income | 5.04B | 5.12B | 10.21B | 14.26B | 14.50B | 11.05B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 259.72B | 255.36B | 265.01B | 263.02B | 260.01B | 259.83B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.64B | 19.19B | 21.74B | 18.99B | 24.36B | 29.86B |
| Total Debt | 84.36B | 99.96B | 93.04B | 87.21B | 84.41B | 93.85B |
| Total Liabilities | 166.95B | 161.16B | 171.38B | 170.21B | 173.47B | 186.66B |
| Stockholders Equity | 91.78B | 93.22B | 92.63B | 91.77B | 85.42B | 71.95B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.06B | 12.03B | 9.07B | 6.26B | 9.99B | 17.23B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.87B | 17.30B | 17.73B | 14.47B | 16.89B | 24.55B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -7.67B | -9.20B | -8.75B | -7.32B | -3.45B | -6.23B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.07B | -10.45B | -10.75B | -8.39B | -19.03B | -19.06B |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $233.70B | 8.63 | 11.67% | 3.03% | 3.88% | 4.59% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | $1.44T | 309.69 | 4.58% | ― | 11.75% | -37.64% | |
59 Neutral | $75.13B | 42.81 | 3.04% | 0.81% | -1.11% | -67.59% | |
58 Neutral | $52.16B | 8.89 | 5.43% | 7.58% | -0.30% | -18.13% | |
54 Neutral | $55.71B | -7.51 | -18.90% | 4.29% | 1.47% | -315.47% | |
51 Neutral | $42.17B | -42.79 | -1.40% | 4.09% | 0.81% | -128.78% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
MBGYY
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Unsponsored ADR
13.55
-0.88
-6.08%
F
Ford Motor
13.97
2.81
25.19%
GM
General Motors
85.62
27.18
46.50%
HMC
Honda Motor Company
32.52
-0.52
-1.57%
TSLA
Tesla
365.44
-44.60
-10.88%
TM
Toyota Motor
198.20
0.92
0.47%
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