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.

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1. 6MK.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 6MK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 6MK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 6MK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years 6MK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
6MK.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF6MK.DE 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

  • 6MK's Return On Assets of 13.34% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • 6MK's Return On Equity of 34.70% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of 6MK (19.70%) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
  • 6MK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.50%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.90%.
Industry RankSector 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%
6MK.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC6MK.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • 6MK's Profit Margin of 28.08% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.11%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.55%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 6MK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
6MK.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins6MK.DE 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. 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 6MK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 6MK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 6MK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
6MK.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding6MK.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
6MK.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets6MK.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.00 indicates that 6MK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 6MK has a Altman-Z score (4.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that 6MK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, 6MK is not doing good in the industry: 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 3.99
Altman-Z 4
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC9.07%
6MK.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF6MK.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that 6MK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of 6MK (1.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 6MK has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that 6MK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.30, 6MK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.3
6MK.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites6MK.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. 6MK.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.16% over the past year.
  • 6MK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.13% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.31% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • 6MK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.29% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 6MK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-43.62%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
EPS Next 5Y2.29%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%

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.
6MK.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates6MK.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
6MK.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates6MK.DE 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. 6MK.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.65, the valuation of 6MK can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 6MK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 6MK is cheaper than 78.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 6MK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.44 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 6MK.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 6MK.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, 6MK is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.65
Fwd PE 22.44
6MK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings6MK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 6MK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 6MK.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.23
EV/EBITDA 10.52
6MK.DE Per share data6MK.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of 6MK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%

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5. 6MK.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 6MK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, 6MK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 6MK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 6MK has a limited annual growth rate of 5.92%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
6MK.DE Yearly Dividends per share6MK.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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.
  • The dividend of 6MK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP44.79%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
6MK.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend6MK.DE 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
6MK.DE Dividend Payout.6MK.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.6MK.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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6MK.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MERCK & CO. INC.

FRA:6MK (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

101.2

+1.4 (+1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners81.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap250.21B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)18.25B
Analysts77.78
Price Target108.2 (6.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.93%
Yearly Dividend2.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.92%
DP44.79%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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)8.75%
PT rev (3m)18.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-162.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.65
Fwd PE 22.44
P/S 4.42
P/FCF 23.23
P/OCF 17.43
P/B 5.46
P/tB 66.07
EV/EBITDA 10.52
EPS(TTM)8
EY7.91%
EPS(NY)4.51
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)4.36
FCFY4.3%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY5.74%
SpS22.91
BVpS18.54
TBVpS1.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
Graham Number57.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4
F-Score5
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC2.17
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-43.62%
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
EPS Next 5Y2.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.26%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.66%
EBIT growth 1Y1.98%
EBIT growth 3Y9.65%
EBIT growth 5Y19.64%
EBIT Next Year-19.93%
EBIT Next 3Y10.24%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MERCK & CO. INC.?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 6MK.DE.


What is the valuation status for 6MK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of 6MK stock?

MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 12.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.46.


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%.