Mercedes-Benz Group AGXSWX:MBG 62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 43.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 41.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MBG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF52.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks better than 98.27% on this metric.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MBG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.11 Med: 41.36 Max: 95.01
Current: 43.34
During the past 13 years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest Yield on Cost was 95.01. The lowest was 8.11. And the median was 41.36.
XSWX:MBG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.27% of 868
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.145
vs XSWX:MBG: 43.34
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:MBG vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 43.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.36. Over the past decade, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.11 to 95.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #15 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 43.34 is near median its 10-year median of 41.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.11 to a high of 95.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 43.34 is 1278.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #15 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #15 out of 868 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's value of 43.34 is 1278.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.11 to 95.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.36 vs. the industry median of 3.15, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.15, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 43.34 is 1278.1% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15 — 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 Yield-on-Cost % is 43.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.36. 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 Yield-on-Cost % is 43.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.36 and 1278.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.15. 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 Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercedes-Benz Group AG (XSWX:MBG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 43.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 Yield-on-Cost %: 43.34 (near median its 10-year median of 41.36)
GF Value™: CHF52.97 vs. price of CHF40.87 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1278.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#15 of 868)
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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