Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta is 0.8244.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (STU:DAI) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Beta vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (STU:DAI) has a Beta of 0.8244 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Beta is 0.8244. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta compare to TSLA and GM?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Beta of 0.8244 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beta depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Beta is 0.8244. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG (STU:DAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.12, compared to a current price of €45.18 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.8244. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (STU:DAI), the current Beta is 0.8244 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG (STU:DAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €45.18 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.12.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DAI:
Beta: 0.8244
GF Value™: €56.12 vs. price of €45.18 (19.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercedes-Benz Group is a premium automotive original equipment manufacturer, selling around 2 million passenger cars, including its Chinese joint venture, and just under 400,000 vans per year. The company's financial profile improved significantly following the spinoff of Daimler Truck in 2021. Unlike most automotive OEMs, Mercedes operates under its brand alone. In 2025, 15% of its passenger cars sold were top end (G Class, Maybach, AMG, S Class), 58% were core (C and E Class), and 27% entry (A and B Class). In volume terms, Asia and Europe are Mercedes' largest markets, representing 41% and 36% of 2025 vehicle sales, respectively, followed by North America at 16%.
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