Mercedes-Benz Group AGCHIX:MBGD 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MBGD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks worse than 82.08% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MBGd'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 5.13 Max: 10.61
Current: 6.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mercedes-Benz Group AG was 10.61. The lowest was 3.10. And the median was 5.13.
CHIX:MBGd's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.08% of 1094
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs CHIX:MBGd: 6.12
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGd) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
CHIX:MBGD vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG. This is near median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.10 to 10.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #898 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 is near median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 10.61. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 5.37 is 138.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #898 out of 1094 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #898 out of 1094 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 5.37 is 138.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.10 to 10.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,094 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.37 is 138.7% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.13. 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 €55.30, compared to a current price of €44.55 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 138.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.37 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 (CHIX:MBGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €44.55 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.30.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MBGD:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.37 (near median its 10-year median of 5.13)
GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €44.55 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#898 of 1094)
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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