Merck & Company Inc (MRK) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Merck & Company Inc (MRK) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 36.5% as of September 2025. Working capital of $18.93 Billion (current assets of $47.56 Billion minus current liabilities of $28.63 Billion) is measured against net assets of $51.91 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Merck & Company Inc (MRK) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Merck & Company Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Merck & Company Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 36.5%, reflecting working capital of $18.93 Billion against net assets of $51.91 Billion USD. Check Merck & Company Inc (MRK) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Merck & Company Inc (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Merck & Company Inc from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see market value of Merck & Company Inc.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.3% | $10.36 Billion | $46.37 Billion | $38.78 Billion | $28.42 Billion | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2023 | 17.2% | $6.47 Billion | $37.63 Billion | $32.17 Billion | $25.69 Billion | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2022 | 24.9% | $11.48 Billion | $46.06 Billion | $35.72 Billion | $24.24 Billion | ▲ +8.2 pp |
| 2021 | 16.7% | $6.39 Billion | $38.26 Billion | $30.27 Billion | $23.87 Billion | ▲ +15.0 pp |
| 2020 | 1.7% | $437.00 Million | $25.40 Billion | $27.76 Billion | $27.33 Billion | ▼ -18.5 pp |
| 2019 | 20.2% | $5.26 Billion | $26.00 Billion | $27.48 Billion | $22.22 Billion | ▲ +6.6 pp |
| 2018 | 13.6% | $3.67 Billion | $26.88 Billion | $25.88 Billion | $22.21 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2017 | 17.8% | $6.15 Billion | $34.57 Billion | $24.77 Billion | $18.61 Billion | ▼ -15.5 pp |
| 2016 | 33.3% | $13.41 Billion | $40.31 Billion | $30.61 Billion | $17.20 Billion | ▲ +9.7 pp |
| 2015 | 23.6% | $10.55 Billion | $44.77 Billion | $29.75 Billion | $19.20 Billion | ▼ -5.6 pp |
| 2014 | 29.1% | $14.21 Billion | $48.79 Billion | $32.60 Billion | $18.40 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 2013 | 34.0% | $17.82 Billion | $52.33 Billion | $35.69 Billion | $17.87 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2012 | 29.8% | $16.51 Billion | $55.46 Billion | $34.86 Billion | $18.35 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2011 | 29.7% | $16.94 Billion | $56.94 Billion | $33.18 Billion | $16.25 Billion | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 2010 | 23.6% | $13.42 Billion | $56.80 Billion | $29.06 Billion | $15.64 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2009 | 20.8% | $12.79 Billion | $61.48 Billion | $28.43 Billion | $15.64 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2008 | 22.6% | $4.79 Billion | $21.17 Billion | $19.11 Billion | $14.32 Billion | ▲ +9.1 pp |
| 2007 | 13.5% | $2.79 Billion | $20.59 Billion | $15.05 Billion | $12.26 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2006 | 12.6% | $2.51 Billion | $19.97 Billion | $15.23 Billion | $12.72 Billion | ▼ -25.7 pp |
| 2005 | 38.3% | $7.81 Billion | $20.38 Billion | $21.05 Billion | $13.24 Billion | ▲ +29.5 pp |
| 2004 | 8.8% | $1.73 Billion | $19.70 Billion | $13.48 Billion | $11.74 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2003 | 10.0% | $1.96 Billion | $19.49 Billion | $11.53 Billion | $9.57 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2002 | 8.7% | $2.01 Billion | $23.13 Billion | $14.39 Billion | $12.38 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2001 | 6.8% | $1.42 Billion | $20.89 Billion | $12.96 Billion | $11.54 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2000 | 18.4% | $3.64 Billion | $19.85 Billion | $13.35 Billion | $9.71 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 1999 | 15.0% | $2.50 Billion | $16.70 Billion | $11.26 Billion | $8.76 Billion | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 1998 | 25.2% | $4.16 Billion | $16.51 Billion | $10.23 Billion | $6.07 Billion | ▲ +6.0 pp |
| 1997 | 19.2% | $2.64 Billion | $13.76 Billion | $8.21 Billion | $5.57 Billion | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 1996 | 20.3% | $2.90 Billion | $14.28 Billion | $7.73 Billion | $4.83 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 1995 | 20.9% | $2.93 Billion | $14.02 Billion | $8.62 Billion | $5.69 Billion | ▲ +9.0 pp |
| 1994 | 11.9% | $1.47 Billion | $12.35 Billion | $6.92 Billion | $5.45 Billion | ▲ +13.4 pp |
| 1993 | -1.4% | $-161.10 Million | $11.17 Billion | $5.73 Billion | $5.90 Billion | ▼ -15.3 pp |
| 1992 | 13.9% | $782.40 Million | $5.63 Billion | $4.40 Billion | $3.62 Billion | ▼ -13.3 pp |
| 1991 | 27.2% | $1.50 Billion | $5.51 Billion | $4.31 Billion | $2.81 Billion | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 1990 | 21.4% | $939.20 Million | $4.38 Billion | $3.77 Billion | $2.83 Billion | ▼ -15.9 pp |
| 1989 | 37.3% | $1.50 Billion | $4.03 Billion | $3.41 Billion | $1.91 Billion | ▼ -14.6 pp |
| 1988 | 51.8% | $1.48 Billion | $2.86 Billion | $3.39 Billion | $1.91 Billion | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 1987 | 37.7% | $798.30 Million | $2.12 Billion | $3.01 Billion | $2.21 Billion | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 1986 | 42.6% | $1.09 Billion | $2.57 Billion | $2.51 Billion | $1.42 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1985 | 42.0% | $1.11 Billion | $2.63 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $1.20 Billion | — |