MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR (MRKC) — Defensive Interval Ratio
MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR (MRKC) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 183 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of €4.54 Billion (cash €-, short-term investments €597.00 Million, receivables €3.95 Billion) cover 183 days of daily cash needs of €24.77 Million/day.
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MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR Defensive Interval Ratio (2020–2025)
This chart shows how MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 6 annual periods from 2020 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 183 days, meaning defensive assets of €4.54 Billion can fund 183 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MRKC total asset value.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR (2020–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR from 2020 to 2025, covering 6 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See working capital position of MERCK KGAA NAM.SP.ADR to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (EUR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 days | €4.54 Billion | €24.77 Million/day | €- | €597.00 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 2024 | 146 days | €4.50 Billion | €30.94 Million/day | €- | €558.00 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 2023 | 186 days | €4.43 Billion | €23.83 Million/day | €- | €431.00 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 2022 | 167 days | €4.36 Billion | €26.07 Million/day | €- | €244.00 Million | ▲ +36 days |
| 2021 | 131 days | €3.76 Billion | €28.58 Million/day | €- | €112.00 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2020 | 129 days | €3.25 Billion | €25.29 Million/day | €- | €29.00 Million | — |