MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1MRKX • US58933Y1055

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This 1MRKX.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1MRKX.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1MRKX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1MRKX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1MRKX has been profitable.
  • 1MRKX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1MRKX.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1MRKX.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of 1MRKX (14.69%) is better than 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.71%, 1MRKX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1MRKX's Return On Invested Capital of 20.32% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.69%
ROE 36.71%
ROIC 20.32%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1MRKX.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1MRKX.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of 1MRKX (29.63%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • 1MRKX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1MRKX has a Operating Margin of 36.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MRKX has grown nicely.
  • 1MRKX's Gross Margin of 77.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
  • 1MRKX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.99%
PM (TTM) 29.63%
GM 77.69%
OM growth 3Y6.33%
OM growth 5Y9.38%
PM growth 3Y4.66%
PM growth 5Y10.53%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y2.48%
1MRKX.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1MRKX.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. 1MRKX.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1MRKX is creating value.
  • 1MRKX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
1MRKX.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1MRKX.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
1MRKX.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1MRKX.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.31 indicates that 1MRKX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of 1MRKX (4.31) is better than 63.46% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MRKX is 3.17, which is a good value as it means it would take 1MRKX, 3.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 1MRKX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.17) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • 1MRKX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating 1MRKX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of 1MRKX (0.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 3.17
Altman-Z 4.31
ROIC/WACC2.21
WACC9.18%
1MRKX.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1MRKX.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1MRKX has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that 1MRKX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.66, 1MRKX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that 1MRKX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, 1MRKX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.44
1MRKX.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1MRKX.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. 1MRKX.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • 1MRKX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.16%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, 1MRKX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.13% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, 1MRKX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.31% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1MRKX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.16%
EPS 3Y7.06%
EPS 5Y9.13%
EPS Q2Q%21.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1MRKX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-41.06%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.63%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
1MRKX.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1MRKX.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
1MRKX.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1MRKX.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. 1MRKX.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.78, which indicates a correct valuation of 1MRKX.
  • 1MRKX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1MRKX is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1MRKX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, the valuation of 1MRKX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1MRKX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1MRKX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say 1MRKX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.78
Fwd PE 21.68
1MRKX.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1MRKX.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1MRKX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1MRKX is cheaper than 67.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MRKX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.31
EV/EBITDA 11.09
1MRKX.MI Per share data1MRKX.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • 1MRKX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%

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5. 1MRKX.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 1MRKX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%.
  • 1MRKX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.92.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 1MRKX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1MRKX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.90%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 42.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1MRKX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • 1MRKX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.6%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
1MRKX.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1MRKX.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B
1MRKX.MI Dividend Payout.1MRKX.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1MRKX.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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1MRKX.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MERCK & CO. INC.

BIT:1MRKX (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

102

-1.2 (-1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners80.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap253.17B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)19.03B
Analysts77.06
Price Target99.7 (-2.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%
Yearly Dividend2.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
DP42.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.37%
Min EPS beat(2)7.69%
Max EPS beat(2)13.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.28%
Min EPS beat(4)2.93%
Max EPS beat(4)13.06%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.72%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)16.45%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)15.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.83%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.14%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-43.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.78
Fwd PE 21.68
P/S 4.53
P/FCF 22.31
P/OCF 17.06
P/B 5.62
P/tB 19.47
EV/EBITDA 11.09
EPS(TTM)7.98
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)4.7
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)4.57
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY5.86%
SpS22.5
BVpS18.17
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number57.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.69%
ROE 36.71%
ROCE 23.54%
ROIC 20.32%
ROICexc 24.8%
ROICexgc 44.78%
OM 36.99%
PM (TTM) 29.63%
GM 77.69%
FCFM 20.31%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y6.33%
OM growth 5Y9.38%
PM growth 3Y4.66%
PM growth 5Y10.53%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y2.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 3.17
Debt/EBITDA 1.41
Cap/Depr 87.9%
Cap/Sales 6.25%
Interest Coverage 17.91
Cash Conversion 60.24%
Profit Quality 68.56%
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 4.31
F-Score6
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC2.21
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.16%
EPS 3Y7.06%
EPS 5Y9.13%
EPS Q2Q%21.51%
EPS Next Y-41.06%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.15%
EBIT growth 3Y9.65%
EBIT growth 5Y19.64%
EBIT Next Year-15.41%
EBIT Next 3Y12.42%
EBIT Next 5Y2.91%
FCF growth 1Y-12.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

MERCK & CO. INC. / 1MRKX.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MRKX.MI.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of 1MRKX stock?

MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) is 12.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.62.


Is the dividend of MERCK & CO. INC. sustainable?

The dividend rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.6%.