MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1MRKX • US58933Y1055
Current stock price
102 EUR
-1.2 (-1.16%)
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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.
1. 1MRKX.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1MRKX was profitable.
- In the past year 1MRKX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 1MRKX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1MRKX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.69%, 1MRKX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 1MRKX (20.32%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.63%, 1MRKX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1MRKX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 1MRKX has a better Operating Margin (36.99%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
- 1MRKX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 1MRKX has a Gross Margin of 77.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MRKX outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1MRKX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1MRKX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 1MRKX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 1MRKX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.30 indicates that 1MRKX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.30, 1MRKX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1MRKX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1MRKX would need 3.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.17, 1MRKX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC9.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that 1MRKX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.66, 1MRKX is doing good in 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.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.44, 1MRKX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
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.
- 1MRKX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.13% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, 1MRKX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.31% in the last year.
- 1MRKX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.38% yearly.
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.
- 1MRKX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.49% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. 1MRKX.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.77, which indicates a correct valuation of 1MRKX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1MRKX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1MRKX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. 1MRKX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- 1MRKX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.66.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1MRKX.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. 1MRKX is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.66 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1MRKX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of 1MRKX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. 1MRKX.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.98%, 1MRKX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.93, 1MRKX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, 1MRKX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1MRKX has a limited annual growth rate of 5.92%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
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.
- The dividend of 1MRKX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.6%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
1MRKX.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners81.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap252.18B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)19.03B
Analysts77.78
Price Target108.2 (6.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
Yearly Dividend2.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.66 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/B | 5.61 | ||
| P/tB | 19.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY7.83%
EPS(NY)4.71
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)4.58
FCFY4.49%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY5.87%
SpS22.53
BVpS18.18
TBVpS5.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number57.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.3 |
F-Score6
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MRKX.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for MERCK & CO. INC.?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 12.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.61.
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%.