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 |
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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% |