In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-107.95.
The industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MBGd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 8.24 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGd) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart
CHIX:MBGD vs TSLA, GM, F: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €-107.95 mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-107.95 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 385 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-107.95. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 385 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #999999 out of 385 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.24, based on 385 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-107.95. 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 Net-Net Working Capital is €-107.95. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-107.95 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:
Net-Net Working Capital: €-107.95
GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €44.55 (19.4% below fair value)
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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