Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN28,936 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN124,391 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (MEX:MBGN) Research & Development Explanation
If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.
High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Research & Development Historical Data
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* 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.
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Research & Development Calculation
This is the expense the company spent on research and development.
Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN124,391 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Research & Development of MXN124,391 Mil mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (MEX:MBGN) has a Research & Development of MXN124,391 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Research & Development too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Research & Development is MXN124,391 Mil. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Research & Development compare to TSLA and GM?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Research & Development of MXN124,391 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current Research & Development is MXN124,391 Mil. 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 (MEX:MBGN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,161.24, compared to a current price of MXN1,020.32 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN124,391 Mil. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (MEX:MBGN), the current Research & Development is MXN124,391 Mil 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 (MEX:MBGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,020.32 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,161.24.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MBGN:
Research & Development: MXN124,391 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,161.24 vs. price of MXN1,020.32 (12.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MBGN 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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