Merck & Co Inc MRK
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Trading Information
- Previous Close Price
- —
- Day Range
- CHF 95.30–95.30
- 52-Week Range
- CHF 95.30–95.30
- Bid/Ask
- CHF 115.74 / CHF 117.34
- Shares Outstanding
- 2.47B
- Market Cap
- $235.37B
- Volume/Avg
- 50 / 50
Key Statistics
- Price/Earnings (Normalized)
- 46.29
- Price/Sales
- 5.54
- Dividend Yield (Trailing)
- 1.76%
- Dividend Yield (Forward)
- 2.40%
- Dividend Payment Schedule
- Apr, Jul, Oct
- Total Yield
- 2.92%
Company Profile
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. In cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 53% of the company's 2025 sales were generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
- Stock Style Box
- Large Value
- Total Number of Employees
- 75,000
- Website
- https://www.merck.com
Competitors
Valuation
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Metric
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MRK
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LLY
|
PFE
|
|---|---|---|---|
Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 46.29 | 40.91 | 9.66 |
Price/Book Value | 8.59 | 33.90 | 1.97 |
Price/Sales | 5.54 | 14.50 | 2.65 |
Price/Cash Flow | 16.64 | 35.13 | 10.95 |
Price/Earnings
MRK
LLY
PFE
Financial Strength
|
Metric
|
MRK
|
LLY
|
PFE
|
|---|---|---|---|
Quick Ratio | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.85 |
Current Ratio | 1.32 | 1.35 | 1.27 |
Interest Coverage | 4.28 | — | 2.36 |
Quick Ratio
MRK
LLY
PFE
Profitability
|
Metric
|
MRK
|
LLY
|
PFE
|
|---|---|---|---|
Return on Assets (Normalized) | 6.27% | 24.05% | 8.46% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 16.68% | 105.62% | 19.70% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 9.82% | 39.55% | 12.66% |
Return on Assets
MRK
LLY
PFE
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