Mercedes-Benz Group AGWAR:MBG +2.64%83 ROA % is 2.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates WAR:MBG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of zł241.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks worse than 59.81% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł24,095 Mil.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,098,933 Mil. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:MBG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 3.79 Max: 8.43
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest ROA % was 8.43%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 3.79%.
WAR:MBG's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.81% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs WAR:MBG: 1.90
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG) has a ROA % of 2.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % has ranged from 0.81 to 8.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #799 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current ROA % of 2.19% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 8.43. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROA % is 2.95. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 2.19% is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #799 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's ROA % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #799 out of 1336 companies for ROA %. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.95. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 2.19% is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own ROA % has ranged from 0.81 to 8.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has consistently been below 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 ROA % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROA % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.95, based on 1,336 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current ROA % of 2.19% is 25.8% below 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROA % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current ROA % is 2.19%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.79. 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 (WAR:MBG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł241.65, compared to a current price of zł194.82 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.19%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 25.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.95. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (WAR:MBG), the current ROA % is 2.19% 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 (WAR:MBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł194.82 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł241.65.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MBG:
ROA %: 2.19% (42% below median its 10-year median of 3.79)
GF Value™: zł241.65 vs. price of zł194.82 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#799 of 1336)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:MBG 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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