Merck KGaA Total Assets

Latest as of June 2026: €52.69 Billion EUR ≈ $61.60 Billion USD

Merck KGaA total assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Merck KGaA (MRK) holds total assets worth €52.69 Billion EUR (≈ $61.60 Billion USD) as of June 2026. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. Also see MRK stock market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

Total Assets of Merck KGaA (2002–2025)

Total assets of Merck KGaA from 2002 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Merck KGaA's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See MRK live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.

Merck KGaA - Asset Composition Analysis

Merck KGaA Total Assets Breakdown (December 2025)

Merck KGaA total assets breakdown as of December 2025. Merck KGaA's total assets of €52.69 Billion consist of 25.4% current assets and 74.6% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (EUR) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents €0.00 5.3%
Accounts Receivable €4.77 Billion 9.2%
Inventory €4.56 Billion 8.8%
Property, Plant & Equipment €0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets €7.66 Billion 14.7%
Goodwill €17.93 Billion 34.4%

Asset Composition Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Merck KGaA's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. Explore Merck KGaA working capital to net assets to assess how much short-term liquidity the company maintains relative to its equity base.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Merck KGaA's current assets represent 25.4% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 41.9% in 2002.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 5.3% of total assets in 2025, up from 4.5% in 2002.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 48.0% of total assets, an increase from 24.0% in 2002.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 34.4% of total assets.

Merck KGaA Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Merck KGaA based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Sandoz Group AG
SW:SDZ
Switzerland CHF22.86 Billion
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002603
China CN¥13.98 Billion
Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd
SHG:600329
China CN¥11.59 Billion
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharm Co Ltd
SHG:603456
China CN¥10.64 Billion
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
NSE:APLLTD
India Rs83.97 Billion
Eris Lifesciences Limited
NSE:ERIS
India Rs73.66 Billion
Guobang Pharma Ltd
SHG:605507
China CN¥11.38 Billion
Cronos Group Inc
TO:CRON
Canada CA$1.18 Billion

Merck KGaA - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.69 1.24 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.09 0.78 0.67
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital €5.64 Billion €2.34 Billion €522.00 Million

Merck KGaA - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Merck KGaA's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.92
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.44
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 1.0%
Total Assets €52.10 Billion
Market Capitalization $22.72 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Merck KGaA's assets below their book value (0.44x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Merck KGaA's assets grew by 1.0% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Merck KGaA (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Merck KGaA from 2002 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 €52.10 Billion
≈ $60.91 Billion
+1.03%
2024-12-31 €51.57 Billion
≈ $60.29 Billion
+6.33%
2023-12-31 €48.49 Billion
≈ $56.70 Billion
-0.06%
2022-12-31 €48.53 Billion
≈ $56.73 Billion
+6.98%
2021-12-31 €45.36 Billion
≈ $53.03 Billion
+8.53%
2020-12-31 €41.80 Billion
≈ $48.86 Billion
-4.60%
2019-12-31 €43.81 Billion
≈ $51.22 Billion
+18.77%
2018-12-31 €36.89 Billion
≈ $43.13 Billion
+3.56%
2017-12-31 €35.62 Billion
≈ $41.64 Billion
-6.88%
2016-12-31 €38.25 Billion
≈ $44.72 Billion
+0.64%
2015-12-31 €38.01 Billion
≈ $44.43 Billion
+46.12%
2014-12-31 €26.01 Billion
≈ $30.41 Billion
+24.94%
2013-12-31 €20.82 Billion
≈ $24.34 Billion
-3.81%
2012-12-31 €21.64 Billion
≈ $25.30 Billion
-2.16%
2011-12-31 €22.12 Billion
≈ $25.86 Billion
-1.20%
2010-12-31 €22.39 Billion
≈ $26.17 Billion
+33.96%
2009-12-31 €16.71 Billion
≈ $19.54 Billion
+6.83%
2008-12-31 €15.64 Billion
≈ $18.29 Billion
+4.84%
2007-12-31 €14.92 Billion
≈ $17.45 Billion
+84.17%
2006-12-31 €8.10 Billion
≈ $9.47 Billion
+11.29%
2005-12-31 €7.28 Billion
≈ $8.51 Billion
+27.24%
2004-12-31 €5.72 Billion
≈ $6.69 Billion
-18.05%
2003-12-31 €6.98 Billion
≈ $8.16 Billion
-7.04%
2002-12-31 €7.51 Billion
≈ $8.78 Billion
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About Merck KGaA

XETRA:MRK Germany Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Market Cap
$22.72 Billion
€19.43 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#1137 Global
#262 in Germany
Share Price
€150.35
Change (1 day)
-0.07%
52-Week Range
€102.80 - €151.30
All Time High
€220.61
About

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The Life Science segment offers products, solutions, and services to academic, research and diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as the industrial sector; reagents, consumables, devices, instruments, software, and services for re… Read more