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MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) Stock Technical Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MRK - DE0006599905 - Common Stock

115.4 EUR
+2.6 (+2.3%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 5:36:15 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

4

We assign a technical rating of 4 out of 10 to MRK. In the last year, MRK was a below average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, MRK is a bad performer in the overall market: 82% of all stocks are doing better.
MRK is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range, which is not a good signal. Certainly not because the S&P500 Index is trading near new highs.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
MRK is part of the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are 55 other stocks in this industry, MRK did better than 40% of them.
In the last month MRK has a been trading in the 108.45 - 125.60 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MERCK KGAA / MRK Weekly stock chart
MERCK KGAA / MRK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, MRK does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 115.01, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for MRK in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.

  • Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
Support and Resistance Analysis

103.55

122.66

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 113.09 to 115.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 110.33 to 110.90. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 106.60 to 107.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 104.60 to 104.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 120.55 to 121.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for MRK.DE is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for MRK.DE is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength18.9NEGATIVEMRK.DE has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 81.1% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MRK.DE is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MRK.DE is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MRK.DE is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.23NEUTRALThe RSI value for MRK.DE is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests MRK.DE has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)29.45NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MRK.DE is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.14MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MRK.DE suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)15.82NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for MRK.DE suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
MERCK KGAA / MRK Daily stock chart

MERCK KGAA

FRA:MRK (11/25/2025, 5:36:15 PM)

115.4

+2.6 (+2.3%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg2.3%
1 Week3.36%
2 Weeks2.44%
1 Month1.67%
3 Month6.56%
6 Month-0.09%
12 Month-18.5%
2 Year-27.94%
3 Year-33.6%
5 Year-13.78%
10 Year19.04%
15 Year283.77%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.62
ATR(20)%3.14%
ATR Inc7.53%
Range Today4.3
ADR(20)3.25
ADR(20)%2.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS18.9
3 months CRS79.23
6 months CRS35.01
Mansfield-1.47
10 Day High125.6
10 Day Low109.3
20 Day High125.6
20 Day Low108.45
52 Week High154.65
52 Week Low100.7
CS1 End115.01
CR1 Start120.55
Volume & EV
DER(3)4.62%
DER(5)3.17%
Volume104.72K
Volume Incr3.24%
Vol(5)329.73K
Vol(50)338.25K

MERCK KGAA / MRK.DE FAQ

What is the technical rating for MRK stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to MRK.DE.


What is the current trend direction of MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) stock?

The current trend direction for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) is Bearish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for MERCK KGAA?

MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) has an RSI value of 54.228. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for MRK stock?

The MACD indicator for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) has a value of 0.000275389, indicating a bearish trend.