MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:6MK - US58933Y1055 - Common Stock
83.6 EUR
+0.3 (+0.36%)
6MK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 54 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. 6MK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 6MK is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes 6MK very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
6MK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 6MK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 6MK has been profitable.
In the past 5 years 6MK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.69%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.71%, 6MK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.83%, 6MK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 6MK is in line with the industry average of 13.89%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.69% | ||
| ROE | 36.71% | ||
| ROIC | 12.83% |
ROA(3y)9.42%
ROA(5y)9.66%
ROE(3y)23.17%
ROE(5y)26.32%
ROIC(3y)13.67%
ROIC(5y)12.02%
1.3 Margins
6MK has a Profit Margin of 29.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 6MK outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 6MK has remained more or less at the same level.
6MK has a better Operating Margin (38.08%) than 90.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 6MK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.72%, 6MK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
6MK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.63% | ||
| GM | 78.72% |
OM growth 3Y5.75%
OM growth 5Y7.99%
PM growth 3Y-0.15%
PM growth 5Y1.18%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
6MK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 6MK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
6MK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 6MK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.93 indicates that 6MK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
6MK has a Altman-Z score (3.93) which is in line with 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.
6MK's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 6MK outperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that 6MK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, 6MK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that 6MK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
6MK has a Current ratio of 1.66. This is in the better half of the industry: 6MK outperforms 64.81% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, 6MK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
6MK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 48.07%, which is quite impressive.
6MK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.04% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 6MK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.68% in the last year.
6MK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.07%
EPS 3Y6.87%
EPS 5Y8.04%
EPS Q2Q%70.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.68%
Revenue growth 3Y9.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
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 5.92% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 6MK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.92%
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.39%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04, the valuation of 6MK can be described as reasonable.
6MK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, 6MK is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.25, the valuation of 6MK can be described as reasonable.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 6MK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
6MK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
6MK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 6MK is cheaper than 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 6MK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
6MK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 6MK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y11.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
6MK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, 6MK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
6MK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 6MK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.90%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
42.60% 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.
DP42.6%
EPS Next 2Y11.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
FRA:6MK (12/10/2025, 10:53:36 AM)
83.6
+0.3 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap207.50B
Revenue(TTM)64.23B
Net Income(TTM)19.03B
Analysts76.47
Price Target91.55 (9.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
Yearly Dividend2.66
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)5.3%
PT rev (3m)4.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.25 | ||
| P/S | 3.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/B | 4.66 | ||
| P/tB | 16.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
EPS(TTM)7.57
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)8.16
Fwd EY9.76%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)5.91
OCFY7.07%
SpS22.24
BVpS17.95
TBVpS5.18
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number55.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.69% | ||
| ROE | 36.71% | ||
| ROCE | 24.24% | ||
| ROIC | 12.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.27% | ||
| OM | 38.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.63% | ||
| GM | 78.72% | ||
| FCFM | 20.31% |
ROA(3y)9.42%
ROA(5y)9.66%
ROE(3y)23.17%
ROE(5y)26.32%
ROIC(3y)13.67%
ROIC(5y)12.02%
ROICexc(3y)15.77%
ROICexc(5y)13.76%
ROICexgc(3y)34.22%
ROICexgc(5y)31.54%
ROCE(3y)25.81%
ROCE(5y)22.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.69%
OM growth 3Y5.75%
OM growth 5Y7.99%
PM growth 3Y-0.15%
PM growth 5Y1.18%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)95.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.78%
Profit Quality(3y)903.98%
Profit Quality(5y)573.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)48.07%
EPS 3Y6.87%
EPS 5Y8.04%
EPS Q2Q%70.7%
EPS Next Y18.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.68%
Revenue growth 3Y9.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.4%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.07%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.39%
EBIT growth 1Y2.78%
EBIT growth 3Y15.93%
EBIT growth 5Y19.23%
EBIT Next Year28.1%
EBIT Next 3Y13.81%
EBIT Next 5Y8.95%
FCF growth 1Y-0.9%
FCF growth 3Y23.27%
FCF growth 5Y12.67%
OCF growth 1Y-0.73%
OCF growth 3Y15.02%
OCF growth 5Y9.82%
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 of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of 6MK stock?
MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MERCK & CO. INC. based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 11.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.66.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 6MK stock?
The dividend rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (6MK.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.6%.