Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Products & Services · Intangible assets

Zerbaxa — Intangible assets

Merck & Co. Zerbaxa — Intangible assets decreased by 21.9% to $260.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase suggests ongoing investment or acquisition of rights, while a decrease often indicates amortization or potential impairment of the asset's future economic value.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the carrying value of intangible assets specifically associated with the Zerbaxa product line, in...

Peer comparison

Comparable to capitalized R&D or acquired product rights found in the intangible asset schedules of other pharmaceutical companies with specialized antibiotic or therapeutic portfolios.

Metric ID: mrk_segment_zerbaxa_intangible_assets

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$333.00M$260.00M
QoQ Change-21.9%
YoY Change-21.9%
Range$260.00M$333.00M
Avg YoY Growth-21.9%
Median YoY Growth-21.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s zerbaxa — intangible assets?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported zerbaxa — intangible assets of $260.00M in Q4 2024.
What does zerbaxa — intangible assets mean?
The total book value of intellectual property and intangible rights specifically tied to the Zerbaxa product line.