Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.17% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Mercedes-Benz Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Mercedes-Benz Group AG XSWX:MBG 62 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.17% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF131 Mil. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF75,438 Mil. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17%.


Mercedes-Benz Group AG  (XSWX:MBG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Mercedes-Benz Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Mercedes-Benz Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.47 0.78 0.64 0.45

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
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 0.53 0.53 0.34 0.44 0.17

XSWX:MBG vs TSLA, GM, F: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -371.389/( (86865.18+76766.478)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -371.389/81815.829
=0.45 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=58437.611 + 28427.569
=86865.18

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49461.922 + 27304.556
=76766.478

Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -131.064/( (76766.478+74109.96)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -131.064/75438.219
=0.17 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49461.922 + 27304.556
=76766.478

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=48789.846 + 25320.114
=74109.96

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.17% mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.17% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.17%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to TSLA and GM?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.17% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.17%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.17%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.17% 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 (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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.17%
  • GF Value™: CHF52.97 vs. price of CHF40.87 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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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