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MRK - Comparative Study: Merck & Co And Industry Competitors In Pharmaceuticals Industry | Benzinga

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) in relation to its major competitors in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.

Merck & Co Background

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Merck & Co Inc
142.69
8.06
5.32
12.22%
$6.96
$12.23
8.89%
Eli Lilly and Co
122.42
61.66
20.90
19.02%
$3.12
$7.09
25.98%
Novo Nordisk A/S
46.91
42.06
17.15
24.73%
$36.91
$55.43
22.45%
Johnson & Johnson
21.95
5.08
4.34
4.69%
$5.68
$14.87
2.34%
AstraZeneca PLC
39.01
6.54
5.18
5.69%
$4.47
$10.46
16.55%
Novartis AG
23.35
5.28
4.47
6.23%
$4.66
$9.02
9.71%
GSK PLC
14.75
4.73
2.15
7.69%
$2.07
$5.39
5.93%
Zoetis Inc
33.21
15.55
9.09
11.91%
$0.93
$1.55
9.5%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
46.09
0.91
1.56
-0.04%
$186.41
$668.37
-5.43%
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
17.29
3.41
3.46
4.76%
$20.32
$49.91
-1.83%
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC
21.89
1.80
1.91
-0.39%
$0.23
$0.81
1.03%
Corcept Therapeutics Inc
29.82
5.95
6.60
5.22%
$0.03
$0.14
38.95%
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc
15.34
1.93
2.85
3.04%
$0.09
$0.15
-3.11%
Indivior PLC
459
247.26
2.31
940.0%
$0.08
$0.24
12.25%
Average
68.54
30.94
6.31
79.43%
$20.38
$63.34
10.33%

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Stock Information

Company Name: Merck & Company Inc.
Stock Symbol: MRK
Market: NYSE
Website: merck.com

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