What is Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment?

Merck & Co. (MRK) reported machinery and equipment of $19.76B in Q4 2025.

How has Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment changed year-over-year?

Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $18.28B to $19.76B.

What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment has grown at a 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.86B to $19.76B.

What does machinery and equipment mean?

The total original cost of all machinery and equipment owned by the company.

Non-Current Assets

Machinery and equipment

Merck & Co. Machinery and equipment increased by 8.1% to $19.76B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.1%, from $18.28B to $19.76B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Machinery and equipment shows an upward trend with a 4.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

An increasing balance suggests ongoing capital investment and capacity expansion, while a stagnant balance may indicate aging equipment.

Detailed definition

The total historical cost of machinery and equipment used in the production process. This metric reflects the company's...

Peer comparison

Standard for industrial and manufacturing firms; peers with higher automation levels typically show larger balances.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_machinery_and_equipment_gross

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$16.30B	$16.76B	$17.76B	$18.28B	$19.76B
QoQ Change	—	+2.8%	+6.0%	+2.9%	+8.1%
YoY Change	—	+2.8%	+6.0%	+2.9%	+8.1%

Range$16.30B – $19.76B

CAGR+21.2%

Avg YoY Growth+4.9%

Median YoY Growth+4.5%

Current Streak4+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment?: Merck & Co. (MRK) reported machinery and equipment of $19.76B in Q4 2025.
How has Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment changed year-over-year?: Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $18.28B to $19.76B.
What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s machinery and equipment has grown at a 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.86B to $19.76B.
What does machinery and equipment mean?: The total original cost of all machinery and equipment owned by the company.