Why Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ETR:MBG) Could Be Worth Watching

Let's talk about the popular Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ETR:MBG). The company's shares saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the XTRA. Shareholders may appreciate the recent price jump, but the company still has a way to go before reaching its yearly highs again. With many analysts covering the large-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Mercedes-Benz Group’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists.

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What's The Opportunity In Mercedes-Benz Group?

Good news, investors! Mercedes-Benz Group is still a bargain right now. According to our valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is €84.54, but it is currently trading at €64.34 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. However, given that Mercedes-Benz Group’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.

Can we expect growth from Mercedes-Benz Group?

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. Though in the case of Mercedes-Benz Group, it is expected to deliver a highly negative earnings growth in the next few years, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although MBG is currently undervalued, the adverse prospect of negative growth brings about some degree of risk. We recommend you think about whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to MBG, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on MBG for some time, but hesitant on making the leap, we recommend you dig deeper into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

If you'd like to know more about Mercedes-Benz Group as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Mercedes-Benz Group you should be mindful of and 2 of them are a bit unpleasant.

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