Stock Analysis on Net

Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK)

Enterprise Value (EV) 

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Current Enterprise Value (EV)

Merck & Co. Inc., current enterprise value calculation

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Current share price (P) $80.90
No. shares of common stock outstanding 2,511,031,253
US$ in millions
Common equity (market value)1 203,142
Add: Noncontrolling interests (per books) 59
Total equity 203,201
Add: Loans payable and current portion of long-term debt (per books) 2,649
Add: Long-term debt, excluding current portion (per books) 34,462
Total equity and debt 240,312
Less: Cash and cash equivalents 13,242
Less: Short-term investments 447
Enterprise value (EV) 226,623

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31).

1 Common equity (market value) = Share price × No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 80.90 × 2,511,031,253


Historical Enterprise Value (EV)

Merck & Co. Inc., EV calculation

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Share price1, 2 $91.43 $128.84 $109.89 $76.32 $74.62
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 2,526,036,240 2,532,643,872 2,538,592,467 2,527,733,606 2,530,315,668
US$ in millions
Common equity (market value)3 230,955 326,306 278,966 192,917 188,812
Add: Noncontrolling interests (book value) 59 54 67 73 87
Total equity 231,014 326,360 279,033 192,990 188,899
Add: Loans payable and current portion of long-term debt (book value) 2,649 1,372 1,946 2,412 6,431
Add: Long-term debt, excluding current portion (book value) 34,462 33,683 28,745 30,690 25,360
Total equity and debt 268,125 361,415 309,724 226,092 220,690
Less: Cash and cash equivalents 13,242 6,841 12,694 8,096 8,062
Less: Short-term investments 447 252 498
Enterprise value (EV) 254,436 354,322 296,532 217,996 212,628

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 Closing price as at the filing date of Merck & Co. Inc. Annual Report.

3 2024 Calculation
Common equity (market value) = Share price × No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 91.43 × 2,526,036,240


Common equity (market value)
The common equity shows an upward trend from 2020 through 2023, increasing from approximately 188.8 billion US dollars to 326.3 billion US dollars. However, in 2024, there is a noticeable decline to 231.0 billion US dollars, indicating a reversal after a period of growth.
Total equity
Total equity closely mirrors the trend of common equity, rising steadily from 188.9 billion US dollars in 2020 to 326.4 billion US dollars in 2023. Similarly, this figure decreases significantly to 231.0 billion US dollars in 2024, suggesting a possible contraction in shareholder equity or adjustments in equity components.
Total equity and debt
There is a consistent upward movement in total equity and debt from 220.7 billion US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 361.4 billion US dollars in 2023. The figure then declines substantially to 268.1 billion US dollars in 2024. This pattern indicates the total capitalization expanded over the first four years and contracted in the last year, which may point to changes in leverage or asset valuation.
Enterprise value (EV)
The enterprise value follows a similar trajectory as total equity and debt, increasing steadily from 212.6 billion US dollars in 2020 to 354.3 billion US dollars in 2023. In 2024, the EV decreases notably to 254.4 billion US dollars, suggesting a reduction in overall firm valuation that could be linked to market conditions or operational factors affecting investor perceptions.