MERCK KGAA I

Merck KGaA is a German science and technology company operating through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for various industries. The Healthcare segment develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals. The Electronics segment supplies materials for semiconductor and display industries. Merck KGaA has in-licensing agreements with several companies for developing and commercializing drug candidates. Founded in 1668, the company is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany.

Overview

Sector

Pharmaceutical

Target Price

109.2 EUR

Current Price

110.8 EUR

Potential

-1%

Strengths

Current Price to Earnings Ratio (17.37) is lower than the sector mean (289.29).
Price to book ratio (1.61) is lower than the sector mean (733.70).
EV/EBITDA (8.74) is lower than the sector mean (51.86).
EV/EBIT (14.52) is lower than the sector mean.
Price to free cash flow (20.08) is lower than the sector mean.
Strong EBITDA Margin of 30.06%.

Weaknesses

The company have lower returns than the sector in which it operates. ROIC (11.63%) is significantly lower than the sector mean (14.71%).

Key Financial Data

Indicator	Value
PER	17.3
EV/EBITDA	8.7
Price/Free Cash Flow'	20.0
ROIC	11.6%
Net Debt/EBITDA	1.2