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MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) Stock Technical Analysis

Europe - FRA:MRK - DE0006599905 - Common Stock

115.05 EUR
-0.2 (-0.17%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

3

We assign a technical rating of 3 out of 10 to MRK. In the past year, MRK was a below average performing stock in the market. The medium term picture is also negative, but we see some improvement happening in recent action.

90% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than MRK.
MRK is part of the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are 52 other stocks in this industry, of which 74% are performing better than MRK.
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.
In the last month MRK has a been trading in the 106.20 - 122.15 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
The short term trend is positive, while the long term trend is still negative. So this is evolving in the right direction, but it may need some more time to really turn around the trend.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MERCK KGAA / MRK Weekly stock chart
MERCK KGAA / MRK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is bad, MRK does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 117.95. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 114.68, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

103.55

122.06

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 110.90 to 114.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • 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.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 117.95 to 118.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 120.85 to 120.85. 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 IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe long term trend for MRK.DE is down.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MRK.DE is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength10.15NEGATIVEMRK.DE has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 89.85% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of MRK.DE is below 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)52.91NEUTRALThe RSI value for MRK.DE is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.39NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MRK.DE has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)52.49NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MRK.DE is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.19MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MRK.DE suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)18.85NEGATIVEThe 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 (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

115.05

-0.2 (-0.17%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg-0.17%
1 Week2.54%
2 Weeks-0.9%
1 Month7.93%
3 Month2.18%
6 Month-5.04%
12 Month-26.39%
2 Year-19.18%
3 Year-30.27%
5 Year-9.52%
10 Year29.52%
15 Year284.46%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.26
ATR(20)%3.19%
ATR Inc-50.93%
Range Today1.35
ADR(20)3.51
ADR(20)%3.05%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS10.15
3 months CRS41.13
6 months CRS13.82
Mansfield-1.83
10 Day High119.2
10 Day Low107.9
20 Day High122.15
20 Day Low106.2
52 Week High157.35
52 Week Low100.7
CS1 End114.68
CR1 Start117.95
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.6%
DER(5)1.06%
Volume167.37K
Volume Incr-19.93%
Vol(5)276.51K
Vol(50)284.33K

MERCK KGAA / MRK.DE FAQ

What is the technical rating for MRK stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 3 / 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 52.9102. 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 -0.386719, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) stock?

The buy/sell signal for MERCK KGAA (MRK.DE) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.