MRK
MRK's valuation appears fair, fundamentals are somewhat mixed, while forward estimates point to earnings growth and improving margins.
MRK vs Historical averages
| Metric | Current | Average | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 115x | 48x | 140% higher |
| PE percentile | 93 | 50 | 87% higher |
| EPS | $1.25 | $4.44 | 72% lower |
| FCF | $16.1B | $12.1B | 33% higher |
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MRK’s fundamentals are mixed relative to their historical averages, while its earnings multiple is higher.
MRK Forward outlook
| Metric | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Forward valuation | Strongly improving |
| Forward earnings | Strong growth |
| Forward revenue | Stable |
| Forward profitability | Strongly expanding |
| Analyst coverage | Moderate |
| Estimate dispersion | Tight |
MRK’s outlook is generally improving, with growth expectations supporting the valuation case.
MRK PE Valuation
This table applies MRK's historical price-to-earnings (PE) landmarks to current earnings. The implied prices are valuation scenarios, not price forecasts or targets.
MRK Earnings Per Share
This chart tracks MRK's trailing twelve-month diluted earnings per share, calculated from four consecutive reported quarters to reduce seasonal noise.
MRK Quarterly Revenue
This chart tracks MRK's quarterly revenue over time and shows how sales are changing from year to year.
MRK Free Cash Flow
This chart tracks MRK's free cash flow over time, showing whether the business is consistently generating cash after operating costs and capital spending.
MRK Net Leverage
Quarterly Net Leverage uses the last 12 months of EBITDA. A falling multiple generally indicates less debt relative to earnings capacity. Negative values mean net cash; missing data or nonpositive LTM EBITDA are N/A. The table shows each period’s Net Leverage and status.
MRK PE vs Healthcare Sector
This chart compares MRK's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio with the Healthcare sector average. A discount or premium can reflect differences in expected growth, profitability, or risk.
MRK Weekly Price
This chart uses MRK's weekly closing prices to show the longer-term trend. The lower panes show weekly RSI and Stochastic momentum.
MRK Weekly Moving Averages
This chart compares MRK's 8, 20, 50, 100, and 200-week moving averages from 2020 onward. Shorter averages react faster to price changes, while longer averages show the broader trend.
MRK Yearly ROI
Each line starts at 0% using the year’s first dependable weekly close and tracks the return through December, or through the latest available week for the current year.