MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:6MK • US58933Y1055

103.4 EUR
+0.2 (+0.19%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 6MK. 6MK was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While 6MK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 6MK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 6MK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 6MK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 6MK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 6MK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.69%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of 6MK (36.71%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
  • 6MK has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: 6MK outperforms 80.00% 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
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 29.63% is amongst the best of the industry. 6MK outperforms 90.91% 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 36.99%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 6MK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 6MK has a better Gross Margin (77.69%) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
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%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 6MK is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for 6MK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
6MK.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding6MK.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • 6MK has an Altman-Z score of 4.39. This indicates that 6MK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 6MK's Altman-Z score of 4.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 6MK is 3.17, which is a good value as it means it would take 6MK, 3.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.17, 6MK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 6MK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating 6MK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of 6MK (0.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 3.17
Altman-Z 4.39
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC8.83%
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 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that 6MK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of 6MK (1.66) is better than 65.45% of its industry peers.
  • 6MK has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. 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 Quick ratio of 1.44. This is in the better half of the industry: 6MK outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.44
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 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • 6MK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.50%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • 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)19.5%
EPS 3Y6.87%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.31%
Revenue growth 3Y3.12%
Revenue growth 5Y9.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.97%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.53% on average over the next years.
  • 6MK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y1.53%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.36, the valuation of 6MK can be described as correct.
  • 6MK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 72.73% 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 27.93.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.54, the valuation of 6MK can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6MK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 6MK is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.77, 6MK is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.36
Fwd PE 22.54
6MK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings6MK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 6MK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 6MK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 6MK is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.2
EV/EBITDA 11.5
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)1.48
EPS Next 2Y4.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • 6MK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%.
  • 6MK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.94.
  • 6MK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of 6MK grows each year by 6.90%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
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

  • 6MK pays out 42.60% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP42.6%
EPS Next 2Y4.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
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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MERCK & CO. INC.

FRA:6MK (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

103.4

+0.2 (+0.19%)

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 Cap256.64B
Revenue(TTM)65.01B
Net Income(TTM)19.03B
Analysts77.06
Price Target99.49 (-3.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
DP42.6%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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)5.59%
PT rev (3m)14.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-43.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.36
Fwd PE 22.54
P/S 4.71
P/FCF 23.2
P/OCF 17.74
P/B 5.84
P/tB 20.25
EV/EBITDA 11.5
EPS(TTM)7.74
EY7.49%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)4.46
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY5.64%
SpS21.94
BVpS17.71
TBVpS5.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number55.54
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 4.39
F-Score6
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC2.3
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)19.5%
EPS 3Y6.87%
EPS 5Y9.01%
EPS Q2Q%18.6%
EPS Next Y-40.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.85%
EPS Next 5Y1.53%
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 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.15%
EBIT growth 3Y9.65%
EBIT growth 5Y19.64%
EBIT Next Year-15.41%
EBIT Next 3Y12.42%
EBIT Next 5Y3.04%
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. / 6MK.DE 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 6 / 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 7 / 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 13.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.84.


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

The dividend rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.6%.