Merck KGaA (MKGAF)
Merck KGaA is a German science and technology company that offers a range of products and services for scientific discovery, healthcare, and electronics. It operates in the life science, healthcare, and electronic segments, providing solutions for various industries.
Company Info
Highlights
$57.16B
$7.37
17.61
1.41
$21.32B
$12.62B
$4.54B
$116.10 - $197.24
$28.00
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Merck KGaA (MKGAF) returned -9.97% year-to-date (YTD) and -23.59% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MKGAF returned 3.61% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
MKGAF
-9.97%
-0.61%
-9.33%
-23.59%
-10.06%
5.78%
3.61%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MKGAF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.12% | -5.22% | -2.63% | 1.41% | -4.86% | -9.97% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.78% | 4.78% | 4.01% | -7.56% | 14.37% | -9.01% | 11.06% | 7.78% | -12.26% | -8.19% | -10.41% | 4.70% | -4.43% |
| 2023 | 7.69% | -8.81% | 0.03% | -5.25% | -2.82% | -4.60% | 6.63% | 1.98% | -8.03% | -8.20% | 13.52% | -6.94% | -16.30% |
| 2022 | -14.89% | -10.13% | 7.23% | -10.69% | -1.01% | -9.64% | 13.07% | -8.68% | -5.86% | 2.76% | 9.24% | 5.43% | -24.63% |
| 2021 | -0.59% | -3.40% | 3.67% | 5.75% | 1.41% | 4.43% | 12.22% | 14.44% | -8.10% | 7.10% | 5.59% | 4.22% | 55.11% |
| 2020 | 10.64% | -4.96% | -14.90% | 8.02% | -2.74% | 6.52% | 9.11% | 7.95% | 8.14% | 0.54% | 7.66% | 7.14% | 47.91% |
| 2019 | 2.41% | -2.10% | 11.19% | -6.05% | -8.38% | 7.34% | 2.84% | 0.14% | 5.83% | 4.80% | -2.19% | 0.56% | 15.69% |
| 2018 | 2.25% | -10.28% | -3.37% | 1.30% | 6.26% | -6.08% | 7.31% | 3.26% | -1.68% | -1.07% | 5.92% | -6.51% | -4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.56% | -0.03% | 4.14% | 3.59% | 2.79% | 3.29% | -10.59% | -0.95% | 5.75% | -7.70% | -0.21% | 1.64% | 3.97% |
| 2016 | -7.61% | -5.30% | -2.24% | 7.51% | 13.54% | 1.38% | 6.03% | -2.55% | 1.83% | -4.52% | -1.86% | 5.41% | 10.00% |
| 2015 | 4.70% | 2.15% | 10.68% | -2.87% | -1.44% | -5.47% | 0.60% | -6.38% | -8.21% | 9.33% | 3.43% | -2.14% | 2.47% |
| 2014 | -13.81% | 6.03% | -2.29% | 1.80% | 7.10% | 0.22% | 0.00% | -1.89% | 7.69% | -1.70% | 8.75% | -2.55% | 7.40% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MKGAF is 29, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Merck KGaA (MKGAF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Merck KGaA provided a 1.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.27 | $2.35 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.69 | $1.44 | $1.39 | $1.52 | $1.31 | $1.20 | $1.08 | $1.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.69% | 1.55% | 1.50% | 1.03% | 0.65% | 0.85% | 1.20% | 1.48% | 1.21% | 1.14% | 1.11% | 1.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Merck KGaA. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.27 | $0.00 | $2.27 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.35 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 |
| 2014 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Merck KGaA has a dividend yield of 1.69%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Merck KGaA has a payout ratio of 32.60%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Merck KGaA strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Merck KGaA. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Merck KGaA was 51.99%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Merck KGaA drawdown is 45.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.99% | Dec 28, 2021 | 801 | Apr 9, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -38.1% | Feb 24, 2020 | 18 | Mar 18, 2020 | 82 | Jul 20, 2020 | 100 |
| -28.47% | Apr 15, 2015 | 86 | Mar 24, 2016 | 142 | Mar 23, 2017 | 228 |
| -25.74% | May 15, 2017 | 93 | Mar 26, 2018 | 272 | Nov 4, 2019 | 365 |
| -18.51% | Jan 15, 2021 | 35 | Mar 8, 2021 | 48 | May 24, 2021 | 83 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Merck KGaA over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Merck KGaA, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -5.3%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Merck KGaA is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MKGAF, comparing it with other companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. Currently, MKGAF has a P/E ratio of 17.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MKGAF compared to other companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. MKGAF currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MKGAF relative to other companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. Currently, MKGAF has a P/S ratio of 2.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MKGAF in comparison with other companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. Currently, MKGAF has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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