MRK vs MDT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Medtronic plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128.66 | $80.98 |
| Market cap | $317.77B | $103.66B |
| P/E ratio | 36.2 | 21.7 |
| ROE | 18.94% | 9.84% |
| Profit margin | 13.59% | 13.20% |
| Revenue growth | 4.90% | 9.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.64% | 3.56% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 0.60 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs MDT in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 3.1× the market cap of MDT.
- MDT is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.7 vs 36.2).
- MRK earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 10%).
- MDT is growing revenue faster (10% vs 5%).
- MDT has the higher dividend yield (3.56% vs 2.64%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
MDT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Medtronic plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.