MRK EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
MRK's ev/ebitda is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
MRK EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of MRK’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 7.8 to 53.1, averaging 16.9.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.3 | 18.0 | 31.3 | 29.1 |
| 2025 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 9.2 |
| 2024 | 10.8 | 29.8 | 53.1 | 10.8 |
| 2023 | 13.2 | 20.9 | 31.9 | 24.7 |
| 2022 | 10.3 | 12.2 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | 12.3 | 19.5 | 22.8 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | 11.2 | 13.3 | 19.2 | 19.2 |
| 2019 | 12.9 | 14.4 | 16.0 | 15.0 |
| 2018 | 13.1 | 15.4 | 18.3 | 14.8 |
| 2017 | 15.7 | 17.5 | 21.5 | 19.0 |
| 2016 | 12.9 | 13.5 | 14.2 | 13.0 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is MRK EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Merck & Co., Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 29.1, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for MRK is approximately 14.8. See all MRK valuation metrics →
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