Merck & Co. MRK Current 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 current ratio?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported current ratio of 1.3× in Q1 2026.
- How has Merck & Co.'s current ratio changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s current ratio decreased by 7.9% year-over-year, from 1.4× to 1.3×.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s current ratio?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s current ratio has grown at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 4.9× to 6×.
- What does current ratio mean?
- Whether the company has enough short-term assets to cover its short-term bills.
- How do you interpret current ratio?
- Above 1.0 means short-term assets cover short-term liabilities. Very high values can signal idle cash or bloated inventory/receivables rather than strength — there's a healthy middle, not 'more is better'.
- How does current ratio compare across companies?
- Comparable within an industry. Working-capital-light businesses can operate safely below 1.0 by collecting before they pay.