Merck & Co. MRK Cash ratio
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Where this comes from
Calculated from Merck & Co.’s reported figures.
Based on the most recent quarter.
The official record: Merck & Co.’s 10-Q, filed May 4, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Merck & Co.'s cash ratio?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported cash ratio of 0.2× in Q1 2026.
- How has Merck & Co.'s cash ratio changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s cash ratio decreased by 42.3% year-over-year, from 0.3× to 0.2×.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s cash ratio?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s cash ratio has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 1.4× to 1.8×.
- What does cash ratio mean?
- How much of its short-term bills the company could pay with cash on hand right now.
- How do you interpret cash ratio?
- A buffer against stress, but persistently high cash ratios can indicate under-deployed capital. Interpret alongside the company's capital-allocation strategy.
- How does cash ratio compare across companies?
- Varies widely by business model and treasury policy; best read against the company's own history.