About Merck KGaA (MRK)
Merck KGaA is a Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic company operating in the Healthcare sector.
MRK trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €151.30
- Market Cap
- €65.78B
- 52-Week High
- €152.10
- 52-Week Low
- €100.70
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
€1,000 Invested in Merck KGaA (MRK)
How much would €1,000 invested in MRK be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in MRK 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Merck KGaA (MRK) in 2025 would be worth €1,361 as of November 2026, representing a +36.0% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in MRK 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Merck KGaA (MRK) in 2023 would be worth €1,120 as of November 2026, representing a +12.1% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in MRK 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Merck KGaA (MRK) in 2021 would be worth €800 as of November 2026, representing a -20.0% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in MRK 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Merck KGaA (MRK) in 2016 would be worth €1,856 as of November 2026, representing a +85.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in MRK at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Merck KGaA (MRK) at IPO would be worth €11,184 as of November 2026, representing a +1018.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 28+ years (340 months), Merck KGaA (MRK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.00% with a median return of +0.88%. The stock had 189 positive months (56%) and 150 negative months (44%). The best month in MRK's history was March 2000 with a +25.8% return, while the worst was July 2002 at -27.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and February the weakest (-1.7%).
MRK's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +53.4%, and the worst was 2002 at -36.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 28 years of trading history, Merck KGaA (MRK) has delivered an average annual return of +12.62% with a median return of +14.48%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.41%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (64%) and losses in 10 years (36%).
MRK's best year was 2021 with a +63.33% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -36.99%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. MRK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +25.88% | €120.19 | €151.30 |
| 2025 | -10.75% | €134.66 | €120.19 |
| 2024 | -1.49% | €136.69 | €134.66 |
| 2023 | -19.25% | €169.28 | €136.69 |
| 2022 | -19.46% | €210.18 | €169.28 |
| 2021 | +63.33% | €128.69 | €210.18 |
| 2020 | +34.88% | €95.41 | €128.69 |
| 2019 | +18.63% | €80.42 | €95.41 |
| 2018 | +1.79% | €79.01 | €80.42 |
| 2017 | -8.46% | €86.31 | €79.01 |
| 2016 | +12.13% | €76.97 | €86.31 |
| 2015 | +15.32% | €66.75 | €76.97 |
| 2014 | +22.31% | €54.57 | €66.75 |
| 2013 | +32.41% | €41.21 | €54.57 |
| 2012 | +31.89% | €31.25 | €41.21 |
| 2011 | +31.25% | €23.81 | €31.25 |
| 2010 | -6.63% | €25.50 | €23.81 |
| 2009 | +3.33% | €24.68 | €25.50 |
| 2008 | -26.94% | €33.78 | €24.68 |
| 2007 | +15.41% | €29.27 | €33.78 |
| 2006 | +13.64% | €25.76 | €29.27 |
| 2005 | +40.75% | €18.30 | €25.76 |
| 2004 | +56.53% | €11.69 | €18.30 |
| 2003 | +35.99% | €8.60 | €11.69 |
| 2002 | -36.99% | €13.64 | €8.60 |
| 2001 | -9.79% | €15.12 | €13.64 |
| 2000 | +60.15% | €9.44 | €15.12 |
| 1999 | -22.54% | €12.19 | €9.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MRK
What sector is MRK in? ▼
MRK operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has MRK performed historically? ▼
Over 28 years of trading history, MRK has posted gains in 18 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2021 with a +63.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MRK? ▼
You can invest in MRK through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MRK.
Last updated: 11/1/2026