Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 72% Below Median


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What is Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mercedes-Benz Group AG XSWX:MBG 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MBG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF52.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,036 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks better than 77.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-27), Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current share price is CHF40.865. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF147.42. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:MBG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.99   Max: 1.48
Current: 0.53

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 0.99.

XSWX:MBG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.41% of 1036 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs XSWX:MBG: 0.53

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 CHF90.323. 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 CHF147.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mercedes-Benz Group AG  (XSWX: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

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 0.99 0.92 0.72 0.76

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.65 0.68 0.76 0.64

XSWX: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.


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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.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.865/147.42
=0.28

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=90.323/131.2583*131.2583
=90.323

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 52.297 100.717 68.156
201609 54.818 101.017 71.229
201612 58.247 101.217 75.535
201703 57.503 101.417 74.423
201706 60.581 102.117 77.869
201709 66.017 102.717 84.361
201712 69.732 102.617 89.195
201803 71.581 102.917 91.293
201806 68.067 104.017 85.893
201809 67.832 104.718 85.024
201812 68.209 104.217 85.907
201903 70.267 104.217 88.499
201906 63.118 105.718 78.367
201909 62.578 106.018 77.477
201912 62.602 105.818 77.653
202003 61.068 105.718 75.822
202006 57.496 106.618 70.784
202009 57.558 105.818 71.396
202012 61.312 105.518 76.269
202103 68.682 107.518 83.847
202106 72.240 108.486 87.404
202109 74.771 109.435 89.682
202112 69.990 110.384 83.226
202203 73.897 113.968 85.108
202206 74.065 115.760 83.981
202209 73.495 118.818 81.190
202212 78.791 119.345 86.656
202303 83.193 122.402 89.212
202306 79.930 123.140 85.199
202309 81.674 124.195 86.319
202312 80.899 123.773 85.792
202403 86.464 125.038 90.765
202406 90.169 125.882 94.020
202409 87.823 126.198 91.345
202412 89.807 127.041 92.788
202503 93.557 127.779 96.104
202506 88.476 128.412 90.437
202509 89.512 129.255 90.899
202512 90.900 129.361 92.233
202603 90.323 131.258 90.323

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 0.28 mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 as of Jun. 27, 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 72% below median its historical median of 0.99. 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 #234 out of 1036 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. 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 1.35. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.28 is 79.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #234 out of 1036 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 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #234 out of 1036 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 1.35. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.28 is 79.3% 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 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 1.35, based on 1,036 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 0.28 is 79.3% 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 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 1.35 — 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 0.28, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 79.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.35. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: CHF52.97 vs. price of CHF40.87 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#234 of 1036)

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 AG Business Description

Address Mercedesstrasse 120, Stuttgart, BW, DEU, 70372
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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