MRK vs EW
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | EW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $147.76 | $107.15 |
| Market cap | $364.26B | $61.61B |
| P/E ratio | 149.3 | 62.3 |
| ROE | 5.06% | 9.33% |
| Profit margin | 3.64% | 15.30% |
| Revenue growth | 4.70% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.30% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.12 | 0.83 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs EW in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 5.9× the market cap of EW.
- EW is cheaper on earnings (P/E 62.3 vs 149.3).
- EW earns a higher return on equity (9% vs 5%).
- EW is growing revenue faster (10% vs 5%).
- MRK pays a dividend (2.30%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
EW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Edwards Lifesciences Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.