MRK:NYE-Merck & Company Inc. (new) (USD)

EQUITY | Drug Manufacturers - General | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 125.44

Change

-2.68 (-2.09)%

Market Cap

USD 167.96B

Volume

8.19M

Analyst Target

USD 95.94
Analyst Rating

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Merck & Co Inc is a health care company that delivers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health.

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USD 5.38B
GSK GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR

-0.25 (-0.57%)

N/A
NVS Novartis AG ADR

+0.14 (+0.12%)

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ETFs Containing MRK

S6EW:PA Ossiam Stoxx Europe 600 E.. 9.11 % 0.00 %

+0.26 (+0%)

USD 0.11B
OSX6:XETRA Ossiam Stoxx Europe 600 E.. 9.11 % 0.00 %

+0.24 (+0%)

USD 0.16B
S6EW:SW Ossiam STOXX® Europe 600.. 9.11 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.11B
FTXH First Trust Nasdaq Pharma.. 6.25 % 0.60 %

+0.15 (+0%)

USD 0.02B
IUHC:SW iShares S&P 500 Health Ca.. 5.83 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0%)

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GXLV:LSE SPDR® S&P® U.S. Health .. 5.82 % 0.00 %

+0.27 (+0%)

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QDVG:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Health Ca.. 5.19 % 0.00 %

+0.09 (+0%)

USD 2.05B
ZPDH:F SPDR S&P U.S. Health Care.. 5.19 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+0%)

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ZPDH:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Health Care.. 5.19 % 0.00 %

+0.35 (+0%)

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SXLV:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Health Care.. 5.19 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+0%)

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XLV Health Care Select Sector.. 5.16 % 0.13 %

+0.18 (+0%)

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IUHC:LSE iShares S&P 500 USD Healt.. 5.15 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0%)

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XUHC:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 5.02 % 0.00 %

+0.54 (+0%)

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XUHC:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI USA Health.. 5.02 % 0.00 %

+0.47 (+0%)

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XUHC:SW Xtrackers MSCI USA Health.. 5.02 % 0.00 %

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PPH VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF 5.01 % 0.36 %

+0.24 (+0%)

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+36.75 (+0%)

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THNR Amplify ETF Trust 4.72 % 0.00 %

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MEDX Horizon Kinetics Medical .. 4.69 % 0.00 %

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HVAX:CA 4.50 % 0.00 %

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FHLC Fidelity® MSCI Health Ca.. 4.49 % 0.08 %

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LRND IQ U.S. Large Cap R&D Lea.. 4.44 % 0.00 %

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DRUG:AU BetaShares Global Healthc.. 4.17 % 0.00 %

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PINK Simplify Exchange Traded .. 4.11 % 0.00 %

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DURA 3.87 % 0.00 %

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MDLV 3.30 % 0.00 %

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DSI iShares MSCI KLD 400 Soci.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

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RYH 0.00 % 0.40 %

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SICK 0.00 % 0.95 %

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UXM.B:CA 0.00 % 0.67 %

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VHT Vanguard Health Care Inde.. 0.00 % 0.10 %

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VTV Vanguard Value Index Fund.. 0.00 % 0.04 %

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XHC:CA iShares Global Healthcare.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

+0.17 (+0%)

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XMW:CA iShares MSCI Min Vol Glob.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

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XMY:CA iShares MSCI Min Vol Glob.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

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MINV:LSE iShares VI Public Limited.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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MVOL:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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LUMV:LSE Ossiam US Minimum Varianc.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Drug Manufacturers - General) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.06% 78% C+ 76% C+
Dividend Return 1.41% 22% F 38% F
Total Return 16.47% 78% C+ 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 18.40% 78% C+ 75% C
Dividend Return 1.45% 22% F 22% F
Total Return 19.85% 78% C+ 73% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 51.70% 75% C 72% C
Dividend Return 14.61% 13% F 57% F
Total Return 66.31% 75% C 74% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 9.82% 78% C+ 70% C-
Dividend Return 12.71% 78% C+ 71% C-
Total Return 2.89% 44% F 58% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.14% 78% C+ 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return 83.96% 78% C+ 94% A
Market Capitalization 167.96B 78% C+ 100% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Drug Manufacturers - General) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.90 11% 4%
Price/Book Ratio 8.48 44% 10%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 24.79 22% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 50.16 22% 3%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.31% 38% 40%
Return on Invested Capital 1.97% 11% 30%
Return on Assets 10.26% 89% 93%
Debt to Equity Ratio 89.63% 56% 40%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.