Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.58%.
The industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MBG's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 85.28% of 1162
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 8.92
vs XSWX:MBG: -33.58
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 5-Year RORE % Historical 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) has a 5-Year RORE % of -33.58 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #991 out of 1162 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -33.58. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #991 out of 1162 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 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 5-Year RORE % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #991 out of 1162 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.92, based on 1,162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 5-Year RORE % is -33.58. 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 5-Year RORE % is -33.58. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG), the current 5-Year RORE % is -33.58 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:
5-Year RORE %: -33.58
GF Value™: CHF52.97 vs. price of CHF40.87 (22.9% below fair value)
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 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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