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 | 352.29 B | 115.15x | 5.10% | 4.77% | $1.24 | 6.96% | 1.28x | 2.31% | $156.92 | $82.01 |
LLY | 1.06 T | 40.23x | 47.70% | 33.53% | $29.55 | 102.29% | 1.62x | 0.56% | $1292.65 | $778.94 |
JNJ | 622.84 B | 30.66x | 6.60% | 21.48% | $8.43 | 25.74% | 0.58x | 2.03% | $281.07 | $178.91 |
PFE | 159.59 B | 37.33x | 2.60% | 6.80% | $0.75 | 5.01% | 0.74x | 6.12% | $29.21 | $22.57 |
BMY | 121.95 B | 13.36x | 5.70% | 18.87% | $4.47 | 46.60% | 2.02x | 4.08% | $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 115.2x versus the peer average of 30.4x (representing a 279% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $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% |
| 2026-09-29 | $148.17 | $150.36 | $146.09 | $149.28 | 8,203,400 | +0.40% |
| 2026-09-28 | $147.65 | $149.19 | $146.28 | $148.69 | 7,701,000 | -0.06% |
| 2026-09-25 | $148.06 | $149.98 | $147.48 | $148.78 | 8,288,800 | +0.54% |
| 2026-09-24 | $148.17 | $151.46 | $147.90 | $147.98 | 10,312,300 | -0.07% |
| 2026-09-23 | $151.32 | $152.01 | $146.89 | $148.08 | 9,699,700 | -1.88% |
| 2026-09-22 | $148.69 | $153.57 | $148.04 | $150.91 | 11,172,100 | +0.94% |
| 2026-09-21 | $146.79 | $150.49 | $145.60 | $149.50 | 7,992,700 | +1.79% |
| 2026-09-18 | $147.08 | $147.84 | $145.74 | $146.87 | 31,159,700 | -0.19% |
| 2026-09-17 | $145.74 | $147.65 | $145.32 | $147.15 | 11,060,600 | +1.55% |
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