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. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests significant investment in R&D or strategic acquisitions of intellectual property, which may drive future revenue growth.
Detailed definition
This represents the total acquisition cost of non-physical assets such as patents, trademarks, and licenses, excluding g...
Peer comparison
A key metric for pharma and tech companies to compare the depth of their patent portfolios and intellectual property moats.
intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwillHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $42.44B | $41.75B | $41.6B | $42.16B | $55.41B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.6% | -0.3% | +1.3% | +31.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.6% | -0.3% | +1.3% | +31.4% |
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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 cost of intellectual property and other non-physical assets, excluding goodwill.