Merck (LIM:MRK) Research & Development: $24,760 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:MRK Merck & Co Inc LIM:MRK
71 GF Score
Price $120.00
GF Value $113.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Merck Research & Development?

Merck LIM:MRK 71 Research & Development is $24,760 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:MRK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Merck's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,592 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,760 Mil.

Merck  (LIM:MRK) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Merck Research & Development Historical Data

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Merck Research & Development Chart

Merck Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Merck Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Merck Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $24,760 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $24,760 Mil mean?
Merck (LIM:MRK) has a Research & Development of $24,760 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Merck and its competitors.
Is Merck's Research & Development too high?
Merck's current Research & Development is $24,760 Mil. Overall, Merck has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck's Research & Development compare to ABBV and AMGN?
Merck's Research & Development of $24,760 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 Research & Development for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Merck and its competitors. Merck's current Research & Development is $24,760 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck (LIM:MRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.28, compared to a current price of $120.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $24,760 Mil. Merck's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck (LIM:MRK), the current Research & Development is $24,760 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 (LIM:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $120.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $113.28. GuruFocus considers Merck to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MRK:

  • Research & Development: $24,760 Mil
  • GF Value™: $113.28 vs. price of $120.00 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Merck Business Description

Address 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, USA, 07065
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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