Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG) has been on many watchlists after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down about 6% over the past month and roughly 17% in the past 3 months.
See our latest analysis for Mercedes-Benz Group.
Recent trading has been weak, with the stock down about 6% on a 30 day share price return and roughly 20% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return is close to flat. This suggests momentum has faded compared with longer term gains over 5 years.
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With the stock down over recent months but trading at a discount to both some analyst targets and one intrinsic estimate, you have to ask: is Mercedes-Benz Group undervalued now, or is the market already pricing in its future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 50% Undervalued
At a last close of €49.54 versus a narrative fair value of €99.12, the current price sits well below what the narrative suggests, which naturally raises questions about what is driving such a big gap.
Mercedes is a very healthy company, has built a good brand and dominates in most parts of Europe. The more recent years decline in earnings can be attributed to pressure to switch to electric cars, as well as increase in competition and economic downturn of recent years. Things to consider are that Mercedes Benz is actually a leader in EVs and has well established technology even before Tesla did. They have made massive investments in the past which will reap benefits. As for the competition, it is pretty safe to assume that EU will increase tariffs on China so Mercedes can keep its sales high. Above all, company pays a good dividend, and it is currently undervalued even if we estimate slight decrease in earnings.
Want to see what earnings profile, revenue trajectory and margin path sit behind that valuation, according to Arizon? The full narrative spells out the exact assumptions and timing baked into that €99.12 figure.
Result: Fair Value of €99.12 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, this narrative could be challenged if EV adoption or tariffs on competing imports unfold differently than expected, or if earnings pressure proves more persistent.
Find out about the key risks to this Mercedes-Benz Group narrative.
Next Steps
With both clear risks and meaningful potential rewards in play, it helps to check the numbers yourself and decide quickly where you stand on Mercedes-Benz Group. To weigh those trade offs side by side, start with the 4 key rewards and 4 important warning signs.
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