Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) Insider Ownership: 0.00 % (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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XSWX:MER Merck KGaA XSWX:MER
84 GF Score
Price CHF127.50
GF Value CHF129.05
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What is Merck KGaA Insider Ownership?

Merck KGaA XSWX:MER 84 Insider Ownership is 0.00 % as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MER with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF129.05. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Merck KGaA's insider ownership is 0.00%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Merck KGaA's Institutional Ownership is 16.20%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Merck KGaA's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Merck KGaA Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Merck KGaA Insider Ownership Chart

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Merck KGaA Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 0.00 % mean?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a Insider Ownership of 0.00 % as of Jul. 28, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors.
Is Merck KGaA's Insider Ownership too high?
Merck KGaA's current Insider Ownership is 0.00 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Merck KGaA's Insider Ownership of 0.00 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Merck KGaA and its competitors. Merck KGaA's current Insider Ownership is 0.00 %. 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 Insider Ownership of 0.00 %. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF129.05, compared to a current price of CHF127.50 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 0.00 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER), the current Insider Ownership is 0.00 % as of Jul. 28, 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 CHF127.50 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF129.05.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MER:

  • Insider Ownership: 0.00 %
  • GF Value™: CHF129.05 vs. price of CHF127.50 (1.2% 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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