Is Mercedes-Benz (MBG) Halal?

XETRA Consumer Cyclical Germany $45.7B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Mercedes-Benz (MBG) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 192.0% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Mercedes-Benz operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 192.0%
/ 30%
44.9%
/ 30%
82.2%
/ 30%
0.51%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 192.0%
/ 33%
44.9%
/ 33%
82.2%
/ 33%
0.51%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 35.1%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
15.0%
/ 33%
0.51%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 192.0%
/ 33%
44.9%
/ 33%
82.2%
/ 33%
0.51%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 35.1%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
15.0%
/ 50%
0.51%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
9.7
Forward: 6.5
EPS
$5.34
Dividend Yield
678.0%
Payout: 80.5%
P/B Ratio
0.5
EV/EBITDA
11.9
EV: $133.6B
Revenue
$132.2B
Growth: -12.4%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 16.1%
Operating Margin 10.8%
Net Margin 3.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 5.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$18.0B
Free Cash Flow$8.3B
Total Debt$82.3B
Debt-to-Equity106.4
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$255.5B

Price & Trading

Last CloseEUR 51.98
50-Day MAEUR 56.53
200-Day MAEUR 55.39
Avg Volume2.5M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
EUR 45.60
EUR 62.34

About Mercedes-Benz (MBG)

CEO
Mr. Ola Kallenius
Employees
152,528
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers
Country
Germany
Exchange
XETRA
Market Cap
$45.7B
Currency
EUR

Mercedes-Benz Group AG operates as an automotive company in Europe, Germany, North America, the United States, Asia, China, and internationally. It operates through Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services segments. The company develops, manufactures, and sells cars and vans under the Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, G-Class brands, as well as related spare parts and accessories. It also provides financing, leasing, vehicle subscription and rental, fleet management, insurance, and digital services related to charging electric vehicles. The company was formerly known as Daimler AG and changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Group AG in February 2022. Mercedes-Benz Group AG was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercedes-Benz (MBG) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Mercedes-Benz is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Mercedes-Benz's debt ratio?

Mercedes-Benz's debt ratio is 192.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 35.1%.

What are Mercedes-Benz's key financial metrics?

Mercedes-Benz has a market capitalization of $45.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 9.7, and revenue of $132.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 16.1% and a net margin of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 5.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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