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Merck KGaA XTRA:MRK Stock Report

Last Price

€140.00

Market Cap

€60.9b

7D

-8.0%

1Y

-13.1%

Updated

18 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

MRK Stock Overview

Operates as a science and technology company in Germany. More details

MRK fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends4/6

Merck KGaA Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Merck KGaA
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price€140.00
52 Week High€177.00
52 Week Low€134.30
Beta0.71
11 Month Change-15.00%
3 Month Change-17.89%
1 Year Change-13.07%
33 Year Change-36.74%
5 Year Change31.33%
Change since IPO802.70%

Recent News & Updates

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?

Recent updates

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

Does Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 10
Does Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is There An Opportunity With Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) 49% Undervaluation?

Sep 13
Is There An Opportunity With Merck KGaA's (ETR:MRK) 49% Undervaluation?

Is Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

Jun 30
Is Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

Are Investors Undervaluing Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) By 36%?

Jun 09
Are Investors Undervaluing Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) By 36%?

These 4 Measures Indicate That MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.20

Mar 05
MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.20

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Feb 14
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 12
We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Trading At A 50% Discount?

Nov 09
Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Trading At A 50% Discount?

Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 15
Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 17
Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.85

Mar 29
MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.85

Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

Jan 13
Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Oct 15
We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Sep 19
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Shareholder Returns

MRKDE PharmaceuticalsDE Market
7D-8.0%-10.1%-1.5%
1Y-13.1%-21.6%7.9%

Return vs Industry: MRK exceeded the German Pharmaceuticals industry which returned -24.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MRK underperformed the German Market which returned 8.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MRK's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MRK volatility
MRK Average Weekly Movement3.6%
Pharmaceuticals Industry Average Movement6.8%
Market Average Movement4.8%
10% most volatile stocks in DE Market11.0%
10% least volatile stocks in DE Market2.4%

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

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
166862,255Belen Garijo Lopezwww.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

How do Merck KGaA's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MRK fundamental statistics
Market cap€60.87b
Earnings (TTM)€2.70b
Revenue (TTM)€20.96b

22.6x

P/E Ratio

2.9x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
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 Margin58.80%
Net Profit Margin12.86%
Debt/Equity Ratio37.8%

How did MRK perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.6%

Current Dividend Yield

36%

Payout Ratio