Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.27 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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

Mercedes-Benz Group AG WAR:MBG 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates WAR:MBG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of zł233.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks better than 73.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current share price is zł200.10. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł731.07. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.27.

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

WAR:MBG' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.28

During the past years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.52. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.38.

WAR:MBG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
73.63% of 1043 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.72 vs WAR:MBG: 0.28

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł142.353. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is zł731.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mercedes-Benz Group AG  (WAR:MBG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.29 0.32 0.35 0.31 0.26

WAR:MBG vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=200.10/731.065
=0.27

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=142.353/131.3638*131.3638
=142.353

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 156.532 101.017 203.557
201612 167.879 101.217 217.881
201703 155.772 101.417 201.769
201706 162.469 102.117 209.001
201709 162.136 102.717 207.354
201712 172.565 102.617 220.907
201803 155.407 102.917 198.362
201806 162.420 104.017 205.121
201809 161.789 104.718 202.958
201812 187.258 104.217 236.035
201903 159.624 104.217 201.203
201906 170.735 105.718 212.154
201909 174.729 106.018 216.502
201912 188.771 105.818 234.344
202003 150.508 105.718 187.020
202006 127.174 106.618 156.691
202009 131.312 105.818 163.013
202012 154.437 105.518 192.266
202103 139.711 107.518 170.697
202106 144.574 108.486 175.062
202109 135.062 109.435 162.126
202112 152.079 110.384 180.984
202203 150.619 113.968 173.609
202206 158.373 115.760 179.720
202209 167.181 118.818 184.834
202212 181.179 119.345 199.425
202303 165.195 122.402 177.289
202306 162.858 123.140 173.734
202309 157.545 124.195 166.639
202312 169.309 123.773 179.693
202403 149.647 125.038 157.218
202406 154.629 125.882 161.363
202409 142.066 126.198 147.882
202412 171.162 127.041 176.986
202503 144.951 127.779 149.017
202506 146.680 128.412 150.052
202509 142.148 129.255 144.467
202512 148.508 129.361 150.808
202603 140.442 131.258 140.555
202606 142.353 131.364 142.353

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.27 mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.27 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #275 out of 1043 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.27 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.27 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #275 out of 1043 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #275 out of 1043 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.72. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 0.27 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.72, 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 PS Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.72, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 0.27 is 62.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.72 — 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 PS Ratio is 0.27, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. 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 zł233.60, compared to a current price of zł200.10 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.27, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 62.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.72. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.27 as of Sep. 17, 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 zł200.10 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł233.60. GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:MBG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.27 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: zł233.60 vs. price of zł200.10 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#275 of 1043)

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 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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