MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:6MK • US58933Y1055
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104.28 EUR
-0.14 (-0.13%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years 6MK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 6MK (13.34%) is better than 84.31% of its industry peers.
- 6MK's Return On Equity of 34.70% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.70%, 6MK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.43% 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 17.40%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of 6MK (28.08%) is better than 86.27% of its industry peers.
- 6MK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.11%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
- 6MK's Gross Margin of 78.55% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 82.35% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 6MK is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 6MK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 4.10. This indicates that 6MK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- 6MK's Altman-Z score of 4.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 56.86% of its industry peers.
- 6MK has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.99. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 6MK would need 3.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 6MK has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 6MK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating 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: 62.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.1 |
ROIC/WACC2.22
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that 6MK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 6MK has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half of the industry: 6MK outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 6MK's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 74.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. 6MK.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.16% over the past year.
- 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.
- 6MK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.31%.
- 6MK 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, 6MK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.29% on average per year.
- 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 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.30, 6MK is valued correctly.
- 74.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 6MK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. 6MK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 6MK.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 6MK.
- 6MK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 6MK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 6MK is cheaper than 68.63% of the companies listed 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 | 24.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- 6MK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y3.58%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
5. 6MK.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 6MK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.94, 6MK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 6MK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:6MK (4/9/2026, 5:20:42 PM)
104.28
-0.14 (-0.13%)
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 Cap257.82B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)18.25B
Analysts78.29
Price Target108.2 (3.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.84
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)0%
PT rev (3m)14.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-160.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-43.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.59 | ||
| P/S | 4.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.32 | ||
| P/B | 5.74 | ||
| P/tB | 69.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
EPS(TTM)7.84
EY7.52%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)4.27
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY5.46%
SpS22.46
BVpS18.18
TBVpS1.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
Graham Number56.62
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 | 4.1 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC2.22
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 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
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.
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 5 / 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%.