Mercedes faces the most acute China premium headwinds among German automakers, with S-Class and E-Class share losing to NIO, Li Auto, and BYD's Yangwang. The Top-End focus strategy and Maybach/AMG/G-Wagon halo product mix remains intact but volume base in mid-luxury is eroding. EQ electric portfolio reset and MMA platform launch (CLA 2026) target the mainstream EV gap. Capital return policy and balance sheet flexibility provide downside protection but earnings visibility is poor.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Germany, which is currently showing moderate signals.
🇩🇪Germany60NEUTRALView Germany risk detail →🛍Consumer22NEUTRAL| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Δ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIO | NIO Inc | 27 | -10% | ↑2% | AVOID |
| JD | JD.com Inc | 27 | +13% | ↑2% | EARLY |
| LI | Li Auto Inc | 27 | +7% | ↑2% | NEUTRAL |
| PDD | PDD Holdings Inc | 27 | -4% | ↑2% | AVOID |
| DEO | Diageo PLC | 27 | +8% | ↑2% | NEUTRAL |
| ULVR.L | Unilever | 27 | — | ↑2% | NEUTRAL |
| BTI | British American Tobacco PLC | 27 | +14% | ↑2% | EARLY |
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