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Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK)
Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Merck & Co. Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Merck & Co., Inc.1 | ÷ | Total Merck & Co., Inc. stockholders’ equity1 | |
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| Dec 31, 2018 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2017 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2016 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2015 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2014 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2013 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2012 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2011 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2010 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2009 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2008 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2007 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2006 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Dec 31, 2005 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-13).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Merck & Co. Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Merck & Co. Inc. | Abbott Laboratories | AbbVie Inc. | Allergan PLC | Amgen Inc. | Biogen Inc. | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | Eli Lilly & Co. | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Pfizer Inc. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Zoetis Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-13).
Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology)
Merck & Co. Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals & biotechnology)
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-13).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
Merck & Co. Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| Merck & Co. Inc. | Health Care | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-13).