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Merck & Co., Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $323.7B · Avg Vol: $1.4B/d

92
StockRank
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Q
69
V
46
M
77
P/E (TTM)
36.0x
ROE
18.9%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
2.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

This is the US line of Merck, which combines a dominant oncology franchise with a strong animal-health and vaccines business, generating large free cash flow supporting a growing dividend and buybacks, with strong momentum (M80). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Merck & Co., Inc. is a leading global pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. With a robust R&D pipeline and blockbuster franchises like Keytruda in oncology, Merck maintains a formidable global market presence, addressing significant medical needs across various therapeutic areas.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue59.3B60.1B64.2B65.0B3.1%65.8B66.9B70.1B3.9%
EPS5.730.146.777.388.8%3.462.749.6614.4%
Shares2.5B2.5B2.5B2.5B-2.5%2.5B
Debt30.7B35.1B37.1B49.3B17.1%49.1B
Equity46.0B37.6B46.3B52.6B4.6%
Op CF19.1B13.0B21.5B16.5B-4.8%17.9B
Inv CF-5.0B-14.1B-7.7B-13.7B
Fin CF-9.1B-4.8B-7.0B-1.9B
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PRICE (1Y)+9.8%
114118122127131Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$130.76
RSI (14)
53.6
52W High
$132.53
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
69
ROIC
20.7%92.1
ROE
18.9%87.5
GP/Assets
36.9%77.2
Op. Margin
38.6%96.3
FCF/Assets
10.3%87.6
Piotroski
430.1
Int. Cover
16.5x68.3
D/E Ratio
1.07x13.3
Current Ratio
1.30x19.6
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
36.0x31.1
EV/EBITDA
11.9x60.2
P/FCF
23.0x55.6
P/B
6.7x19.6
P/S
4.7x43.6
Div Yield
2.6%59.1
Momentum
77
52W High %
99%98.3
RS 6M
15%83.7
SMA 50/200
1.11x82.7
EPS Rev 4W
+0.9%83.4
EPS Rev 12W
-0.6%49.5
EPS Improve
+179%86.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$323.7B
P/E (Forward)
12.9x
Gross Margin
76.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MRK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MRKMerck & Co., Inc.(you)$323.7B92STRONG BUY
RO.SWRoche Holding AG$336.1B92STRONG BUY
NVSNovartis AG$294.6B91STRONG BUY
NVON.MXNovo Nordisk A/S$212.5B91STRONG BUY
4AB.DEAbbVie Inc.$438.1B87STRONG BUY
AMG.DEAmgen Inc.$194.3B90STRONG BUY
AZNAstraZeneca PLC$262.5B83STRONG BUY
GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.$160.5B92STRONG BUY
JNJ.MXJohnson & Johnson$588.5B88STRONG BUY
PFE.DEPfizer Inc.$138.0B94STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 2.0% · P/E 23.4x · Gross margin 50.0%

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) — Stock Score Summary

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. This is the US line of Merck, which combines a dominant oncology franchise with a strong animal-health and vaccines business, generating large free cash flow supporting a growing dividend and buybacks, with strong momentum (M80). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

Merck & Co., Inc. is a leading global pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. With a robust R&D pipeline and blockbuster franchises like Keytruda in oncology, Merck maintains a formidable global market presence, addressing significant medical needs across various therapeutic areas.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$130.76
Market Cap$323.7B
P/E (TTM)35.95
P/E (Forward)12.88
Price/Book6.70
Return on Equity18.9%
Return on Invested Capital20.7%
Debt/Equity1.07x
Gross Margin76.7%
Operating Margin38.6%
Revenue Growth4.9%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$14.0B

Merck & Co., Inc. operates in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co., Inc.’s (MRK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (46), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Merck & Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Merck & Co., Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Merck & Co., Inc. in?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry (United States).