Mercedes-Benz Group AGBUE:MBG GR 69 Interest Coverage is 47.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 19.13. GuruFocus rates BUE:MBG GR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS37.27. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks better than 63.23% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS2,747,996 Mil. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-58,193 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.22.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:MBG GR'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.6 Med: 19.13 Max: 41.88
Current: 14.72
BUE:MBG GR's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 63.23% of 1066
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.295
vs BUE:MBG GR: 14.72
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (BUE:MBG GR) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Interest Coverage Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BUE:MBG GR vs TSLA, GM, F: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage falls into.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (BUE:MBG GR) has a Interest Coverage of 47.22 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 19.13. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.60 to 41.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #392 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 47.22 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 19.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.60 to a high of 41.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 47.22 is 469.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #392 out of 1066 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Interest Coverage compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #392 out of 1066 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.30. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 47.22 is 469.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.60 to 41.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.13 vs. the industry median of 8.30, 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 Interest Coverage for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Interest Coverage among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.30, based on 1,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Interest Coverage of 47.22 is 469.3% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Interest Coverage is 47.22, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 19.13. 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?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (BUE:MBG GR) has a current Interest Coverage of 47.22. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS37.27, compared to a current price of ARS28.75 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 47.22, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 19.13 and 469.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.30. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (BUE:MBG GR), the current Interest Coverage is 47.22 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 (BUE:MBG GR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS28.75 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS37.27.
Key valuation signals for BUE:MBG GR:
Interest Coverage: 47.22 (147% above median its 10-year median of 19.13)
GF Value™: ARS37.27 vs. price of ARS28.75 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 469.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#392 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:MBG GR 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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