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Mercedes-Benz Group AGWAR:MBG 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates WAR:MBG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł239.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:MBG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.98 Max: 1.48
Current: 0.56
During the past years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.98.
WAR:MBG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.89% of 1030
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs WAR:MBG: 0.56
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł436.637. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is zł349.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
WAR:MBG vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #238 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.56 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #238 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #238 out of 1030 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.56 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.27, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 55.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. 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 (WAR:MBG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł239.98, compared to a current price of zł195.84 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 55.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 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 (WAR:MBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł195.84 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł239.98.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MBG:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (43% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: zł239.98 vs. price of zł195.84 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#238 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR: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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