Merck KGaA's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.04.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7.76.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Merck KGaA was -12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -8.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Merck KGaA's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MER'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.5 Med: 5.2 Max: 43.4
Current: -8.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Merck KGaA was 43.40% per year. The lowest was -10.50% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.
XSWX:MER's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 74.88% of 808
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs XSWX:MER: -8.40
Merck KGaA's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF886 Mil.
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Merck KGaA EBIT per Share Related Terms
Merck KGaA EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Merck KGaA's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF7.76
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a EBIT per Share of CHF7.76 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Merck KGaA ranks #605 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Merck KGaA's EBIT per Share too high?
Merck KGaA's current EBIT per Share is CHF7.76. Based on the distribution chart, Merck KGaA ranks #605 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Merck KGaA has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck KGaA's EBIT per Share compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Merck KGaA ranks #605 out of 808 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Merck KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.65. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EBIT per Share among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.65, based on 808 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merck KGaA's current EBIT per Share is CHF7.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merck KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a current EBIT per Share of CHF7.76. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF125.76, compared to a current price of CHF130.30 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is CHF7.76. Merck KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER), the current EBIT per Share is CHF7.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF130.30 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF125.76.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MER:
EBIT per Share: CHF7.76
GF Value™: CHF125.76 vs. price of CHF130.30 (3.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Merck KGaA operates in three main segments: Life Science, Electronics, and Healthcare. The Life Science segment provides laboratory consumables and instruments to researchers in academia and applied fields, including the biopharmaceutical industry. The Electronics segment offers specialty materials to manufacture a variety of products, such as semiconductors and flat-screen televisions. In the healthcare segment, Merck develops, manufactures, and sells branded pharmaceuticals with significant therapeutic concentrations in oncology, multiple sclerosis, and fertility. In 1995, the E. Merck KG family publicly sold part of the company, resulting in the current 30% public ownership of the firm.
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