Merck (LIM:MRK) ROCE %: -11.62% (As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:MRK Merck & Co Inc LIM:MRK
71 GF Score
Price $120.00
GF Value $110.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Merck ROCE %?

Merck LIM:MRK 71 ROCE % is -11.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:MRK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Merck's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.62%.

Merck  (LIM:MRK) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Merck ROCE % Related Terms

Merck ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merck's ROCE % 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.

Merck ROCE % Chart

Merck Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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 ROCE % Calculation

Merck's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=22424/( ( (117106 - 28420) + (136866 - 28327) )/ 2 )
=22424/( (88686+108539)/ 2 )
=22424/98612.5
=22.74 %

Merck's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-12220/( ( (136866 - 28327) + (128685 - 26945) )/ 2 )
=-12220/( ( 108539 + 101740 )/ 2 )
=-12220/105139.5
=-11.62 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -11.62% mean?
Merck (LIM:MRK) has a ROCE % of -11.62% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Merck's ROCE % too high?
Merck's current ROCE % is -11.62%. 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 ROCE % compare to ABBV and AMGN?
Merck's ROCE % of -11.62% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.00, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merck's current ROCE % is -11.62%. 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 $110.45, compared to a current price of $120.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.62%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck (LIM:MRK), the current ROCE % is -11.62% 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 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.45. GuruFocus considers Merck to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MRK:

  • ROCE %: -11.62%
  • GF Value™: $110.45 vs. price of $120.00 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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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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