Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) Ending Cash Position: CHF2,497 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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Price CHF130.30
GF Value CHF134.55
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What is Merck KGaA Ending Cash Position?

Merck KGaA XSWX:MER 84 Ending Cash Position is CHF2,497 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MER with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF134.55. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,497 Mil.

Merck KGaA's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF2,103 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,557 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF2,557 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF2,497 Mil).

Merck KGaA's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF1,869 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF2,350 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF2,350 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,557 Mil).

Merck KGaA Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Merck KGaA Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Merck KGaA Ending Cash Position Chart

Merck KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,976.25 1,829.65 1,869.18 2,349.90 2,556.80

Merck KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 960.02 1,093.65 2,103.31 2,556.80 2,496.61
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Merck KGaA Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2349.643+207.156
=2,557

Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2492.965+3.641
=2,497

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of CHF2,497 Mil mean?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a Ending Cash Position of CHF2,497 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors.
Is Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position too high?
Merck KGaA's current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,497 Mil. Overall, Merck KGaA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Merck KGaA's Ending Cash Position of CHF2,497 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors. Merck KGaA's current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,497 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position of CHF2,497 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF134.55, compared to a current price of CHF130.30 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,497 Mil. Merck KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER), the current Ending Cash Position is CHF2,497 Mil 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 undervalued. The current stock price of CHF130.30 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF134.55.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MER:

  • Ending Cash Position: CHF2,497 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF134.55 vs. price of CHF130.30 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, HE, DEU, 64293
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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