MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:6MK • US58933Y1055
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This 6MK.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 6MK.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 6MK was profitable.
- 6MK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years 6MK has been profitable.
- 6MK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.34%, 6MK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- 6MK has a better Return On Equity (34.70%) than 81.63% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.70%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 6MK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.50%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.34% | ||
| ROE | 34.7% | ||
| ROIC | 19.7% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)10.79%
ROE(3y)24.21%
ROE(5y)27.67%
ROIC(3y)22.5%
ROIC(5y)20.92%
1.3 Margins
- 6MK's Profit Margin of 28.08% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
- 6MK has a Operating Margin of 38.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 6MK outperforms 91.84% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
- 6MK has a Gross Margin of 78.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 6MK outperforms 81.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.08% | ||
| GM | 78.55% |
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. 6MK.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 6MK is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 6MK has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for 6MK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for 6MK is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 6MK has an Altman-Z score of 3.89. This indicates that 6MK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- 6MK's Altman-Z score of 3.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 6MK is 3.99, which is a good value as it means it would take 6MK, 3.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- 6MK's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that 6MK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, 6MK is doing worse than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- 6MK has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that 6MK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 6MK has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half of the industry: 6MK outperforms 65.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that 6MK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 6MK's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 75.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. 6MK.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 6MK 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, 6MK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.31% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, 6MK 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, 6MK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.94% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-44.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
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. 6MK.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 6MK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.16.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 6MK is valued a bit cheaper than 75.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- 6MK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.91, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 6MK.
- 6MK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, 6MK is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 6MK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 6MK is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of 6MK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
5. 6MK.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, 6MK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 6MK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.96.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 6MK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 6MK has a limited annual growth rate of 5.92%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 44.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 6MK. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- 6MK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP44.79%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
6MK.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:6MK (4/30/2026, 4:41:50 PM)
95.3
+1.06 (+1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Industry Strength65.84
Industry Growth15.53
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners81.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap235.38B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)18.25B
Analysts78.29
Price Target111.47 (16.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend2.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
DP44.79%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.02%
Min EPS beat(2)2.98%
Max EPS beat(2)13.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.66%
Min EPS beat(4)2.93%
Max EPS beat(4)13.06%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.19%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)16.34%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)14.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.83%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.46%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.15%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.9%
PT rev (1m)3.02%
PT rev (3m)13.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.91 | ||
| P/S | 4.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.73 | ||
| P/B | 5.24 | ||
| P/tB | 63.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
EPS(TTM)7.84
EY8.23%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY4.49%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY5.98%
SpS22.49
BVpS18.19
TBVpS1.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number56.6532 (-40.55%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.34% | ||
| ROE | 34.7% | ||
| ROCE | 22.83% | ||
| ROIC | 19.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 46.78% | ||
| OM | 38.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.08% | ||
| GM | 78.55% | ||
| FCFM | 19.01% |
ROA(3y)9.43%
ROA(5y)10.79%
ROE(3y)24.21%
ROE(5y)27.67%
ROIC(3y)22.5%
ROIC(5y)20.92%
ROICexc(3y)25.76%
ROICexc(5y)23.99%
ROICexgc(3y)53.32%
ROICexgc(5y)52.7%
ROCE(3y)26.06%
ROCE(5y)24.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.95%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)81.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)6%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.91%
Profit Quality(3y)892.79%
Profit Quality(5y)570.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.16%
EPS 3Y7.06%
EPS 5Y9.13%
EPS Q2Q%21.51%
EPS Next Y-44.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
EBIT growth 1Y1.98%
EBIT growth 3Y9.65%
EBIT growth 5Y19.64%
EBIT Next Year-19.34%
EBIT Next 3Y10.63%
EBIT Next 5Y4.83%
FCF growth 1Y-31.7%
FCF growth 3Y-5.63%
FCF growth 5Y16.24%
OCF growth 1Y-23.27%
OCF growth 3Y-4.81%
OCF growth 5Y9.95%
MERCK & CO. INC. / 6MK.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 6MK.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for MERCK & CO. INC.?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) stock?
MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for 6MK stock?
The financial health rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of MERCK & CO. INC. sustainable?
The dividend rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.79%.