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 | 375.85 B | 121.87x | 5.10% | 4.77% | $1.25 | 6.96% | 1.28 | 2.29% | $156.92 | $75.81 |
LLY | 1.03 T | 39.47x | 47.70% | 33.53% | $29.38 | 1.02% | 1.62 | 59.00% | $1292.65 | $707.59 |
JNJ | 670.99 B | 32.53x | 6.60% | 21.48% | $8.56 | 25.74% | 0.58 | 2.00% | $275.11 | $169.51 |
PFE | 164.21 B | 37.91x | 2.60% | 6.80% | $0.76 | 5.01% | 0.74 | 6.15% | $28.70 | $22.03 |
BMY | 139.09 B | 15.00x | 5.70% | 18.87% | $4.54 | 46.60% | 2.02 | 3.78% | $68.64 | $41.13 |
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 121.9x versus the peer average of 31.2x (representing a 290% 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 15.7%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, its net margin of 4.8% is below the peer average of 20.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $148.90 | $152.34 | 6,498,300 | -0.30% |
| 2026-09-02 | $151.50 | $152.69 | $149.97 | $151.64 | 8,969,200 | +0.09% |
| 2026-09-01 | $150.23 | $151.68 | $148.55 | $149.86 | 9,865,600 | -0.25% |
| 2026-08-31 | $147.00 | $148.69 | $145.95 | $147.76 | 11,124,700 | +0.52% |
| 2026-08-28 | $146.72 | $149.01 | $145.75 | $148.35 | 8,067,000 | +1.11% |
| 2026-08-27 | $149.53 | $152.08 | $149.02 | $149.54 | 8,522,600 | +0.01% |
| 2026-08-26 | $154.35 | $155.19 | $152.61 | $153.10 | 8,627,600 | -0.81% |
| 2026-08-25 | $151.00 | $156.92 | $150.66 | $156.45 | 14,005,100 | +3.61% |
| 2026-08-24 | $150.72 | $151.52 | $149.14 | $150.66 | 15,032,000 | -0.04% |
| 2026-08-21 | $149.12 | $154.49 | $148.59 | $152.55 | 15,976,200 | +2.30% |
| 2026-08-20 | $150.78 | $152.52 | $148.52 | $148.99 | 16,204,700 | -1.19% |
| 2026-08-19 | $146.94 | $153.50 | $144.90 | $152.20 | 32,719,300 | +3.58% |
| 2026-08-18 | $137.24 | $137.98 | $134.88 | $135.17 | 10,283,700 | -1.51% |
| 2026-08-17 | $134.95 | $137.17 | $134.55 | $135.97 | 8,477,300 | +0.76% |
| 2026-08-14 | $134.43 | $135.97 | $133.40 | $135.84 | 6,867,800 | +1.05% |
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