Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MRK | 314.90 B | 35.92x | 4.90% | 13.59% | $3.55 | 18.94% | 1.07 | 2.65% | $130.29 | $74.18 |
LLY | 1.05 T | 41.83x | 55.50% | 34.99% | $28.19 | 1.07% | 1.39 | 58.00% | $1238.00 | $619.40 |
JNJ | 609.12 B | 29.32x | 9.90% | 21.83% | $8.63 | 26.42% | 0.68 | 2.11% | $259.90 | $149.08 |
PFE | 142.77 B | 19.12x | 5.40% | 11.83% | $1.31 | 8.31% | 0.72 | 7.14% | $28.28 | $21.97 |
BMY | 124.04 B | 17.01x | 2.60% | 15.01% | $3.57 | 38.73% | 2.31 | 4.37% | $62.25 | $41.46 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) compared to its primary competitors (including LLY, JNJ, PFE) reveals distinct metrics. MRK trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 35.9x versus the peer average of 26.8x (representing a 34% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for MRK. In terms of growth, MRK's revenue growth of 4.9% lags behind the peer average of 18.4%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, its net margin of 13.6% is below the peer average of 20.9%, suggesting higher operational costs or lower pricing power relative to peers.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• MRK ranks #4 in P/E ratio, #4 in revenue growth, and #4 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #4 - ⚠️ Room for improvement relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | $128.45 | $131.74 | $127.03 | $127.50 | 13,469,100 | -0.74% |
| 2026-07-16 | $124.33 | $128.93 | $124.00 | $127.63 | 13,038,800 | +2.65% |
| 2026-07-15 | $124.25 | $124.90 | $122.75 | $123.61 | 9,053,800 | -0.52% |
| 2026-07-14 | $123.30 | $123.66 | $120.16 | $120.78 | 9,932,900 | -2.04% |
| 2026-07-13 | $123.58 | $124.74 | $122.44 | $124.03 | 5,225,800 | +0.36% |
| 2026-07-10 | $125.12 | $125.56 | $122.90 | $123.54 | 8,388,400 | -1.26% |
| 2026-07-09 | $125.48 | $128.07 | $124.45 | $125.07 | 6,968,900 | -0.33% |
| 2026-07-08 | $128.34 | $128.99 | $125.14 | $125.99 | 7,909,500 | -1.83% |
| 2026-07-07 | $128.77 | $129.69 | $127.89 | $128.86 | 10,169,900 | +0.07% |
| 2026-07-06 | $129.31 | $130.00 | $125.62 | $126.78 | 9,497,200 | -1.96% |
| 2026-07-02 | $126.18 | $129.61 | $125.99 | $129.56 | 7,834,000 | +2.68% |
| 2026-07-01 | $128.01 | $128.42 | $124.71 | $125.37 | 10,761,500 | -2.06% |
| 2026-06-30 | $129.22 | $130.29 | $126.68 | $128.50 | 11,833,600 | -0.56% |
| 2026-06-29 | $127.65 | $129.97 | $126.74 | $129.38 | 9,584,600 | +1.36% |
| 2026-06-26 | $125.83 | $128.78 | $125.83 | $128.66 | 18,888,700 | +2.25% |