(MRK) Merck KGaA - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: XETRA • Country: Germany • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: DE0006599905

MRK: Chemicals, Equipment, Drugs, Biopharmaceuticals, Semiconductors

Merck KGaA, a Germany-based science and technology company founded in 1668, operates through three core segments: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. The Life Science division provides tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic laboratories, biotech firms, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial clients. It specializes in continuous bioprocessing technologies, testing kits, reagents, and solutions for analyzing air, water, and soil quality. Additionally, it offers tools for testing nutritional values and identifying quality inconsistencies in products.

The Healthcare segment focuses on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals. Its portfolio includes treatments for oncology, neurology, immunology, fertility, endocrinology, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and multiple sclerosis. The segment also offers general medicines, injection devices, and disease monitoring software. Recent in-licensing agreements with Debiopharm International SA, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., and Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. expand its pipeline in oncology and rare diseases.

The Electronics segment supplies advanced materials for the semiconductor and display industries, including delivery systems, surface solutions, and functional materials. It also provides cosmetic effect pigments and functional solutions for industrial applications. Merck KGaA, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, operates as a subsidiary of E. Merck KG and is listed on the XETRA under the ticker symbol MRK. For more information, visit https://www.merckgroup.com/en.

Based on and , the 3-month forecast for Merck KGaA (XETRA:MRK) indicates potential volatility. The stock price has been trending below its SMA 20, 50, and 200, suggesting downward momentum. However, the forward P/E of 12.39 signals potential undervaluation. With an ATR of 3.83, moderate price fluctuations are expected. Investors should monitor the companys licensing agreements and pipeline developments for upside potential.

Ticker Symbol: MRK Exchange: XETRA Type: common stock Country Origin: Germany GICS Sub Industry: Pharmaceuticals Average Volume 20d: 379388 Last Price: 116.65 SMA 20: 121.87 SMA 50: 130.26 SMA 200: 147.90 ATR: 3.83 Market Cap: 50716.85M EUR P/E: 18.26 P/E Forward: 12.39 P/B: 1.70 P/S: 2.40 RoE: 9.28

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MRK Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 57,635m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
GiC Sub-Industry Pharmaceuticals
IPO / Inception

MRK Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -3.98
Fundamental 24.9
Dividend Rating 40.8
Rel. Strength -18.1
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 111.39 EUR
Fair Price DCF 352.02 EUR

MRK Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.63%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.35%
Annual Growth 5y -3.29%
Payout Consistency 90.0%

MRK Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -89.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -85.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 14.5%
CAGR 5y 5.31%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.55
Alpha -26.10
Beta 0.470
Volatility 27.84%
Current Volume 410.2k
Average Volume 20d 386.5k
What is the price of MRK stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 121.90 with a total of 410,162 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.95%, over one month by -1.93%, over three months by -15.19% and over the past year by -16.65%.
Is Merck KGaA a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Merck KGaA is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 24.86 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MRK as of May 2025 is 111.39. This means that MRK is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.62%.
Is MRK a buy, sell or hold?
Merck KGaA has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for MRK stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MRK Merck KGaA will be worth about 121.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 121.90. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.48%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 172.3 41.4%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 121.3 -0.5%