Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
Mercedes-Benz Group AG paidCHF469 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedCHF0 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidCHF0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It receivedCHF0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentCHF1,305 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Mercedes-Benz Group AGspentCHF1,774 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-469 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG receivedCHF0 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG paidCHF0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG receivedCHF0 Mil from paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,305 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG spentCHF1,305 Mil on other financial activities.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* 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.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-7,614 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-7,614 Mil mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) has a Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-7,614 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-7,614 Mil. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash Flow from Financing compare to TSLA and GM?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-7,614 Mil 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 Cash Flow from Financing for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing 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 Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-7,614 Mil. 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 (XSWX:MBG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF52.97, compared to a current price of CHF40.87 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-7,614 Mil. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG), the current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-7,614 Mil as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:MBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF40.87 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF52.97.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MBG:
Cash Flow from Financing: CHF-7,614 Mil
GF Value™: CHF52.97 vs. price of CHF40.87 (22.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MBG 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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