Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
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 | 365.88 B | 117.70x | 5.10% | 4.77% | $1.26 | 6.96% | 1.28x | 2.27% | $156.92 | $82.01 |
LLY | 1.14 T | 43.09x | 47.70% | 33.53% | $29.79 | 102.29% | 1.62x | 0.51% | $1292.65 | $778.94 |
JNJ | 625.03 B | 39.36x | 5.90% | 16.20% | $6.59 | - | 0.58x | 0.51% | $281.07 | $180.59 |
PFE | 171.62 B | 39.62x | 2.60% | 6.80% | $0.76 | 5.01% | 0.74x | 5.81% | $29.88 | $22.57 |
BMY | 125.99 B | 13.59x | 5.70% | 18.87% | $4.54 | 46.60% | 2.02x | 4.20% | $67.94 | $40.71 |
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 117.7x versus the peer average of 33.9x (representing a 247% 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 5.1% lags behind the peer average of 15.5%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, its net margin of 4.8% is below the peer average of 18.9%, 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 #5 in P/E ratio, #4 in revenue growth, and #5 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #5 - ⚠️ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | $146.29 | $149.36 | $146.30 | $148.30 | 9,899,397 | +3.25% |
| 2026-10-19 | $145.00 | $147.41 | $143.53 | $143.63 | 10,448,200 | -1.59% |
| 2026-10-16 | $146.96 | $147.80 | $145.61 | $145.95 | 11,232,500 | +0.52% |
| 2026-10-15 | $149.70 | $152.34 | $144.91 | $145.19 | 13,865,500 | -1.48% |
| 2026-10-14 | $143.10 | $148.16 | $142.66 | $147.37 | 9,799,700 | +3.80% |
| 2026-10-13 | $145.85 | $145.93 | $141.58 | $141.98 | 8,377,800 | -2.39% |
| 2026-10-12 | $145.75 | $146.36 | $144.64 | $145.45 | 8,018,900 | -0.10% |
| 2026-10-09 | $141.37 | $146.68 | $141.36 | $145.60 | 9,287,700 | +2.26% |
| 2026-10-08 | $141.90 | $142.77 | $138.89 | $142.38 | 8,404,800 | -0.29% |
| 2026-10-07 | $142.03 | $144.15 | $141.49 | $142.79 | 6,352,200 | +0.60% |
| 2026-10-06 | $140.13 | $142.16 | $139.74 | $141.94 | 8,072,700 | +1.72% |
| 2026-10-05 | $143.67 | $144.06 | $138.80 | $139.54 | 9,478,700 | -3.30% |
| 2026-10-02 | $143.77 | $144.35 | $142.73 | $144.30 | 9,657,900 | +0.34% |
| 2026-10-01 | $144.71 | $145.39 | $143.26 | $143.81 | 7,856,200 | -1.03% |
| 2026-09-30 | $148.95 | $149.27 | $145.26 | $145.31 | 10,223,500 | -2.66% |
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