MRK Stock Overview
Operates as a science and technology company in Germany. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €144.20 |
| 52 Week High | €177.00 |
| 52 Week Low | €134.30 |
| Beta | 0.72 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.29% |
| 3 Month Change | -14.45% |
| 1 Year Change | 6.46% |
| 3 Year Change | -36.02% |
| 5 Year Change | 39.46% |
| Change since IPO | 829.78% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E Ratio
Oct 18
Is There An Opportunity With Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) 44% Undervaluation?
Sep 05Here's Why Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jul 24Some Confidence Is Lacking In Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) P/E
Jul 03Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 48% Above Its Share Price
May 22Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Will Pay A Dividend Of €2.20
Apr 26Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €2.20
Apr 04Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €2.20
Mar 18We Think Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Feb 07There's Reason For Concern Over Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Price
Jan 17Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price
Dec 27Shareholder Returns
| MRK | DE Pharmaceuticals | DE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| 1Y | 6.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% |
Return vs Industry: MRK exceeded the German Pharmaceuticals industry which returned -8.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MRK underperformed the German Market which returned 9.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MRK volatility | |
|---|---|
| MRK Average Weekly Movement | 3.8% |
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Average Movement | 5.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 11.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: MRK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: MRK's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 62,255 | Belen Garijo Lopez | www.merckgroup.com/en |
Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company’s Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.
Merck KGaA Fundamentals Summary
| MRK fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | €62.89b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €2.70b |
| Revenue (TTM) | €20.96b |
23.3x
P/E Ratio3.0x
P/S RatioIs MRK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MRK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €20.96b |
| Cost of Revenue | €8.64b |
| Gross Profit | €12.33b |
| Other Expenses | €9.63b |
| Earnings | €2.70b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Mar 06, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.20 |
| Gross Margin | 58.80% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.8% |
How did MRK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison