MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1MRKX - US58933Y1055 - Common Stock
90.4 EUR
+8.1 (+9.84%)
Taking everything into account, 1MRKX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1MRKX was compared to 52 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While 1MRKX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1MRKX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes 1MRKX very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1MRKX was profitable.
In the past year 1MRKX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1MRKX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1MRKX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1MRKX's Return On Assets of 14.69% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
1MRKX's Return On Equity of 36.71% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
1MRKX has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.83%) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1MRKX is in line with the industry average of 13.72%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.63%, 1MRKX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MRKX has remained more or less at the same level.
1MRKX's Operating Margin of 38.08% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
1MRKX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.72%, 1MRKX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
1MRKX'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
1MRKX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1MRKX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1MRKX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1MRKX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1MRKX has an Altman-Z score of 4.05. This indicates that 1MRKX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1MRKX (4.05) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
1MRKX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1MRKX would need 3.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1MRKX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1MRKX outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
1MRKX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating 1MRKX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1MRKX (0.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that 1MRKX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1MRKX has a Current ratio of 1.66. This is in the better half of the industry: 1MRKX outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that 1MRKX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1MRKX (1.44) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 48.07% over the past year.
1MRKX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.04% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.68% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1MRKX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.40% on average per year.
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, 1MRKX 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, 1MRKX 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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of 1MRKX can be described as reasonable.
76.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1MRKX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
1MRKX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.09, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1MRKX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1MRKX is valued a bit cheaper than 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
1MRKX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1MRKX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1MRKX is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1MRKX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1MRKX'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 1MRKX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y11.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%, 1MRKX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1MRKX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 1MRKX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1MRKX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.90%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1MRKX pays out 42.60% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
1MRKX'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%
BIT:1MRKX (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90.4
+8.1 (+9.84%)
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 Cap224.37B
Revenue(TTM)64.23B
Net Income(TTM)19.03B
Analysts76.47
Price Target91.76 (1.5%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)5.86%
PT rev (3m)5.34%
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 | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.09 | ||
| P/S | 4.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.31 | ||
| P/B | 5.04 | ||
| P/tB | 17.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
EPS(TTM)7.57
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)8.15
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)4.51
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)5.9
OCFY6.53%
SpS22.22
BVpS17.94
TBVpS5.17
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number55.28
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 | 4.05 |
F-Score6
WACC8.49%
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. / 1MRKX.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MRKX.MI.
What is the valuation status of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of 1MRKX stock?
MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1MRKX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) is 11.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.04.
What is the financial health of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of MERCK & CO. INC. (1MRKX.MI) is 6 / 10.