Non-Current Assets
Intangible Assets Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Merck & Co. Intangible Assets Gross (Excluding Goodwill) increased by 31.4% to $55.41B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 31.4%, from $42.16B to $55.41B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangible Assets Gross (Excluding Goodwill) shows an upward trend with a 10.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a larger portfolio of acquired intellectual property, while stability suggests a consistent long-term investment strategy.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the total historical cost of all identifiable intangible assets, excluding goodwill, before account...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by industrial and aerospace firms that rely heavily on proprietary technology and patents.
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intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwillHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $42.44B | $41.75B | $41.60B | $42.16B | $55.41B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.6% | -0.3% | +1.3% | +31.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.6% | -0.3% | +1.3% | +31.4% |
Range$41.60B – $55.41B
CAGR+30.6%
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Intangible Assets Gross (Excluding Goodwill) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill)?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill) of $55.41B in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill) changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill) increased by 31.4% year-over-year, from $42.16B to $55.41B.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill)?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill) has grown at a 10.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $33.24B to $55.41B.
- What does intangible assets gross (excluding goodwill) mean?
- The total original cost of all acquired intangible assets, excluding goodwill.