Merck KGaA (MRK) — Net Asset Quality Index
Merck KGaA (MRK) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 55.0% as of December 2025. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of €52.10 Billion minus total liabilities of €23.44 Billion yields net assets of €28.66 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. See Merck KGaA defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Merck KGaA Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (2002–2025)
This chart shows how Merck KGaA's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2002 to 2025. As of December 2025, the index stands at 55.0%, representing net assets of €28.66 Billion against total assets of €52.10 Billion EUR. Explore cash flow conversion of Merck KGaA to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Merck KGaA (2002–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Merck KGaA from 2002 to 2025, covering 24 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and the full company profile, see Merck KGaA (MRK) market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (EUR) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.0% | €28.66 Billion | €52.10 Billion | €23.44 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2024 | 58.2% | €29.99 Billion | €51.57 Billion | €21.58 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2023 | 55.2% | €26.75 Billion | €48.49 Billion | €21.74 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2022 | 53.6% | €26.00 Billion | €48.53 Billion | €22.52 Billion | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 2021 | 47.2% | €21.42 Billion | €45.36 Billion | €23.95 Billion | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 2020 | 40.7% | €17.02 Billion | €41.80 Billion | €24.78 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 40.9% | €17.91 Billion | €43.81 Billion | €25.90 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2018 | 46.7% | €17.23 Billion | €36.89 Billion | €19.66 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2017 | 39.5% | €14.07 Billion | €35.62 Billion | €21.55 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2016 | 36.7% | €14.05 Billion | €38.25 Billion | €24.20 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2015 | 33.8% | €12.86 Billion | €38.01 Billion | €25.15 Billion | ▼ -11.5 pp |
| 2014 | 45.4% | €11.80 Billion | €26.01 Billion | €14.21 Billion | ▼ -7.8 pp |
| 2013 | 53.2% | €11.07 Billion | €20.82 Billion | €9.75 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2012 | 48.1% | €10.41 Billion | €21.64 Billion | €11.23 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2011 | 47.4% | €10.49 Billion | €22.12 Billion | €11.63 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2010 | 46.3% | €10.37 Billion | €22.39 Billion | €12.02 Billion | ▼ -10.6 pp |
| 2009 | 56.9% | €9.51 Billion | €16.71 Billion | €7.20 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2008 | 61.5% | €9.62 Billion | €15.64 Billion | €6.02 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2007 | 58.2% | €8.69 Billion | €14.92 Billion | €6.23 Billion | ▲ +11.2 pp |
| 2006 | 47.0% | €3.81 Billion | €8.10 Billion | €4.30 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2005 | 45.7% | €3.33 Billion | €7.28 Billion | €3.95 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2004 | 50.6% | €2.89 Billion | €5.72 Billion | €2.83 Billion | ▲ +16.7 pp |
| 2003 | 33.8% | €2.36 Billion | €6.98 Billion | €4.62 Billion | ▲ +6.5 pp |
| 2002 | 27.3% | €2.05 Billion | €7.51 Billion | €5.46 Billion | — |