MRK Merck PEG ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 44
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 66
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 36
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 74

MRK's PEG ratio cannot be computed because the earnings growth data is negative or zero. Historical data from December 2025 shows Merck with a PEG ratio of 1.8.

MRK PEG ratio history

How has MRK's PEG ratio performed in the past

Merck's eight years historical PEG ratio averages out to 0.54. MRK hit its maximum PEG ratio of 2.66 during the Sep 2018 quarter over the last eight years. The Dec 2024 quarter marked the lowest reading at 0, indicating the most attractive growth-adjusted valuation.

Today
N/A
Average
0.54
Median
0.17
Minimum
0
Maximum
2.66

Merck PEG ratio by year

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
2025 1.8 14.42 8%
2024 0 14.72 4,728.6%
2023 N/A 778.71 -97.6%
2022 1.76 19.36 11%
2021 0.17 14.85 84.9%
2020 N/A 29.32 -27.3%
2019 0.37 23.68 64.1%
2018 0.2 32.65 165.9%
2017 N/A 63.94 -38%
2016 N/A 41.46 -10.1%
2015 N/A 33.43 -61.7%
2014 0.08 13.78 176.5%
2013 N/A 33.59 -26.6%
2012 N/A 20.17 -0.5%
2011 0.03 18.48 628.6%

Merck PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
Mar 2026 N/A 33.69 -48.2%
Dec 2025 1.8 14.42 8%
Sep 2025 0.19 11.09 58%
Jun 2025 0.61 12.18 20.1%
Mar 2025 0.02 13.03 657.1%
Dec 2024 0 14.72 4,728.6%
Sep 2024 0.14 23.71 164.6%
Jun 2024 0.07 22.88 343.4%
Mar 2024 N/A 145 -82.3%
Dec 2023 N/A 778.71 -97.6%
Sep 2023 N/A 56.88 -70%
Jun 2023 N/A 94.58 -81.4%
Mar 2023 N/A 20.74 -8.6%
Dec 2022 1.76 19.36 11%
Sep 2022 0.13 14.28 111.6%

MRK average PEG ratio chart

What is the average PEG ratio of MRK for the past years
3-year avg
0.4
5-year avg
0.43
10-year avg
0.54
15-year avg
0.52

PEG comparison

MRK EPS growth

Earnings per share growth rates over time chart

MRK Price vs fair value

How does MRK's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

MRK PEG vs peers

What is MRK's PEG ratio compared to its peers
Stock name PEG ratio Market cap
TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 0.11 $37.49B
LLY ELI LILLY & Co 0.3 $1.04T
BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co 0.46 $111.7B
AMGN Amgen Inc 0.77 $186.05B
NVS Novartis AG 2.31 $284.17B
PFE Pfizer Inc N/A $142.94B
JNJ Johnson & Johnson N/A $556.77B
ABT Abbott Laboratories N/A $152.98B
MRK Merck & Co Inc N/A $285.22B

Frequently asked questions

What is Merck's PEG ratio?

MRK's PEG ratio cannot be computed because EPS growth data is negative or not present.

What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Merck (MRK)?

Historical data over a 3-year period puts MRK's average PEG ratio at 0.4.

What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Merck (MRK)?

Historical data over a 5-year period puts MRK's average PEG ratio at 0.43.

What is the highest PEG ratio for MRK?

MRK's PEG ratio topped out at 2.66 during the Sep 2018 quarter - the highest in eight years.

All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.