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MRK

Merck & Company Inc

NYSE: MRK · HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL

$119.09
-0.43% today

Updated 2026-06-10

Market cap
$285.64B
P/E ratio
32.58
P/S ratio
4.34x
EPS (TTM)
$3.55
Dividend yield
2.85%
52W range
$75 – $124
Volume
9.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

50
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D
5.0
Quality
C+
8.0
Profitability
A
2.7
Valuation
F
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →210 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$128.18
+7.63%
12-Month target
$116.11
-2.50%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$80.88
Margin of safety
-49.34%
4 Strong Buy15 Buy10 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $2.93B — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 49.34% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$59.28B$60.12B$64.17B$64.93B$65.77B$68.5B
Net income$14.52B$365.00M$17.12B$18.25B$-4.24B
EPS$3.55$5.50
Free cash flow$14.71B$9.14B$18.10B$12.36B$2.93B
Profit margin24.49%0.61%26.68%28.12%13.60%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-05-29WARDEN, KATHY JBuy1,853$118.72
2026-05-29THULIN, INGE GBuy1,853$118.72
2026-05-29SEIDMAN, CHRISTINE EBuy1,853$118.72

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
MRK$285.64B503.38.02.75.0-49.34%Hold
LLY$948.95B7810.010.05.06.0Strong Buy
JNJ$536.54B594.79.03.36.0-71.41%Buy
ABBV$380.57B634.08.04.05.0-55.64%Buy
UNH$343.21B545.35.54.75.5-26.61%Buy
AZN$286.37B646.08.56.05.0+6.79%Buy

Smart narrative

Merck & Company Inc trades at $119.09. representing a P/E of 32.58x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 50/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.30, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $65.77B. with profit margins at 13.60%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $80.88.

Frequently asked questions

What is Merck & Company Inc's stock price?

Merck & Company Inc (MRK) trades at $119.09, on a P/E of 32.6x and a P/S of 4.3x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Merck & Company Inc overvalued?

Merck & Company Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 50/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $80.88 against the $119.09 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Merck & Company Inc's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Merck & Company Inc (MRK)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $128.18, about 7.6% above the current $119.09. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the future stock price of MRK by 2030?

Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $134.84, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.

What is the intrinsic value of Merck & Company Inc (MRK)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $80.88, a -49.3% margin of safety versus today's $119.09. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Merck & Company Inc's revenue?

Merck & Company Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $65.77B, and our model projects it reaching about $84.20B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Merck & Company Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.30, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryDRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio4.34x
ROE19.48%
Beta0.20
50D MA$116.09
200D MA$103.42
Shares out2.47B
Float2.47B
Short ratio
Avg volume9.4M

Performance

1 week+0.44%
1 month+7.49%
3 months+4.98%
YTD+14.75%
1 year
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