Merck KGaA

XTRA:MRK Stock Report

Market Cap: €60.2b

Merck KGaA Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Merck KGaA is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.1% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13% in 3 years.

Key information

11.1%

Earnings growth rate

11.2%

EPS growth rate

Pharmaceuticals earnings growth21.5%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equity13.0%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated10 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

We Think Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 16
We Think Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E Ratio

Oct 18
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E Ratio

Is There An Opportunity With Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) 44% Undervaluation?

Sep 05
Is There An Opportunity With Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) 44% Undervaluation?

Here's Why Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jul 24
Here's Why Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E

Jul 03
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E

Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 48% Above Its Share Price

May 22
Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 48% Above Its Share Price

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Will Pay A Dividend Of €2.20

Apr 26
Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Will Pay A Dividend Of €2.20

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €2.20

Apr 04
Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €2.20

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €2.20

Mar 18
Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €2.20

We Think Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Feb 07
We Think Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

There's Reason For Concern Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Price

Jan 17
There's Reason For Concern Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Price

Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price

Dec 27
Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

XTRA:MRK - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202623,0703,7163,7485,62014
12/31/202522,0933,3883,2884,90915
12/31/202421,1502,9363,0115,37815
9/30/202420,9632,6962,1604,408N/A
6/30/202420,8702,6262,0524,205N/A
3/31/202420,8202,7221,9613,966N/A
12/31/202320,9932,8241,8973,784N/A
9/30/202321,4282,8931,9123,746N/A
6/30/202322,0613,0782,1984,042N/A
3/31/202322,3273,2422,3344,272N/A
12/31/202222,2323,3262,4914,259N/A
9/30/202221,7853,4732,7884,289N/A
6/30/202220,9523,3112,6584,204N/A
3/31/202220,2543,1882,7344,240N/A
12/31/202119,6873,0553,2344,616N/A
9/30/202119,0722,6893,1254,859N/A
6/30/202118,5462,7333,0734,562N/A
3/31/202117,7952,2782,7024,177N/A
12/31/202017,5341,9872,0023,477N/A
9/30/202017,3171,8841,6842,879N/A
6/30/202016,9241,4191,4982,640N/A
3/31/202016,7761,5491,7292,879N/A
12/31/201916,1521,2921,8582,856N/A
9/30/201915,6581,1391,9672,906N/A
6/30/201915,3541,1181,7512,706N/A
3/31/201915,0969381,4252,332N/A
12/31/201814,8361,0711,2702,219N/A
9/30/201814,5971,9211,0312,120N/A
6/30/201814,3642,218N/A2,147N/A
3/31/201814,3462,389N/A2,299N/A
12/31/201714,5172,548N/A2,696N/A
9/30/201714,6991,787N/A2,842N/A
6/30/201714,9061,628N/A3,152N/A
3/31/201715,0161,529N/A2,943N/A
12/31/201615,0241,629N/A2,518N/A
9/30/201614,6581,480N/A2,449N/A
6/30/201614,0541,387N/A2,253N/A
3/31/201613,4691,418N/A2,268N/A
12/31/201512,8451,109N/A2,195N/A
9/30/201512,3801,269N/A2,618N/A
6/30/201512,1801,154N/A2,472N/A
3/31/201511,7761,114N/A2,576N/A
12/31/201411,3631,157N/A2,706N/A
9/30/201411,1061,158N/A2,005N/A
6/30/201410,9371,249N/A2,105N/A
3/31/201410,9631,261N/A2,119N/A
12/31/201311,0951,202N/A2,226N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MRK's forecast earnings growth (11.1% per year) is above the savings rate (1%).

Earnings vs Market: MRK's earnings (11.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the German market (20.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MRK's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: MRK's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (5.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MRK's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MRK's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/19 09:22
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/19 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Merck KGaA is covered by 61 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Martin SchneeAlphaValue
Gerhard SchwarzBaader Helvea Equity Research
Odile RundquistBaader Helvea Equity Research