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MerckXSWX:MRK +1.09%70 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MRK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF95.97. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Drug Manufacturers companies, Merck ranks better than 53.28% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Merck's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -41.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Merck was 43.60% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Merck 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:MRK vs AMGN, ABBV, GILD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Merck's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Merck 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Merck's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Merck's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.40% mean?
Merck (XSWX:MRK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Merck and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Merck ranks #378 out of 809 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Merck's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Merck's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.40% is near median its 10-year median of 9.50. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Merck's value of 10.40% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Merck ranks #378 out of 809 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Merck has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMGN and ABBV?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Merck ranks #378 out of 809 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Merck in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. Merck's value of 10.40% is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 8.90, Merck has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.90, based on 809 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Merck's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.40% is 16.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Merck and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merck's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merck stock overvalued right now?
Merck (XSWX:MRK) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF95.97, compared to a current price of CHF122.12 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 16.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 8.90. Merck's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck (XSWX:MRK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.40% as of Jun. 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 (XSWX:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF122.12 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF95.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MRK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.40% (near median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: CHF95.97 vs. price of CHF122.12 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#378 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
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