Merck KGaA/€MRK
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About Merck KGaA
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.
Ticker
€MRK
Sector
Primary listing
XETRA
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Employees
62,604
ISIN
DE0006599905
Website
Merck KGaA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€48B
16.98
€6.48
0.64
€2.20
2.00%
Price and volume
Market cap
€48B
Beta
0.64
52-week high
€174.45
52-week low
€109.30
Average daily volume
357K
Dividend rate
€2.20
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.306
Quick ratio
0.694
Long term debt to equity
23.293
Total debt to equity
34.352
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.37%
Interest coverage (TTM)
17.86%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,826.2
Gross margin (TTM)
59.39%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.22%
Operating margin (TTM)
19.53%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.26%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.75%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.983
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.245
Price to book
1.6
Price to tangible book (TTM)
10.65
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.913
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
501.99%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.00%
Forward dividend yield
2.00%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.38%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
3.47%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.72%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.11%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.73%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.95%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.20%
What the Analysts think about Merck KGaA
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Merck KGaA stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Merck KGaA's acquisition of SpringWorks Therapeutics for $3.9 billion enhances its rare cancer treatment portfolio, potentially driving future revenue growth. (reuters.com)
The company forecasts currency-adjusted operating earnings growth of up to 8% in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductor chemicals and laboratory equipment used in biotech drug production. (reuters.com)
Analysts, including Citi and Stifel, have raised their price targets for Merck KGaA, citing anticipated recovery in the Life Sciences and Semiconductors sectors and positive trial results. (investing.com, investing.com)
Merck KGaA issued a more cautious earnings outlook for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainties and foreign-exchange headwinds, adjusting its EBITDA forecast downward. (reuters.com)
The company faces potential revenue declines due to expiring drug patents, necessitating strategic acquisitions to offset anticipated losses. (reuters.com)
Merck KGaA's third-quarter 2024 earnings missed analyst expectations, with revenue and EPS falling short, indicating potential challenges in meeting market forecasts. (simplywall.st)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 29 May 2025.
Merck KGaA Financial Performance
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Merck KGaA Earnings Performance
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Merck KGaA News
AllArticlesVideos
Merck Animal Health announces $895 million investment in Kansas
Reuters·1 month ago
Merck Animal Health and State of Kansas Announce $895 Million Investment in Manufacturing and Research & Development Facilities in De Soto
Business Wire·1 month ago
Merck to Participate in the Bank of America 2025 Global Healthcare Conference
Business Wire·1 month ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Merck KGaA stock?
Merck KGaA (MRK) has a market cap of €48B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Merck KGaA stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Merck KGaA (MRK) stock is 16.98 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Merck KGaA stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Merck KGaA (MRK) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is €2.2 and the yield is 2%. Merck KGaA has a payout ratio of 36.37% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Merck KGaA dividend payment date?
The next Merck KGaA (MRK) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Merck KGaA?
Merck KGaA (MRK) has a beta rating of 0.64. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.