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Mercedes-Benz Group AGCHIX:MBGD -1.38%69 Cash-to-Debt is 0.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MBGD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks worse than 69.99% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.25.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Mercedes-Benz Group AGcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MBGd'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.35. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.26.
CHIX:MBGd's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 69.99% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs CHIX:MBGd: 0.25
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGd) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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 (CHIX:MBGD) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #919 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.25 is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #919 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #919 out of 1313 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.25 is 58.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.19 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.60, based on 1,313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.25 is 58.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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 (CHIX:MBGD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.51, compared to a current price of €46.14 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 58.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.60. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.25 as of Jun. 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 (CHIX:MBGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €46.14 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.51.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MBGD:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: €55.51 vs. price of €46.14 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#919 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MBGD 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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