MRK vs MTD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Mettler-Toledo International Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | MTD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $148.78 | $1,511.64 |
| Market cap | $367.07B | $30.29B |
| P/E ratio | 119.0 | 34.1 |
| ROE | 6.96% | — |
| Profit margin | 4.77% | 21.91% |
| Revenue growth | 5.10% | 4.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.29% | — |
| Beta | 0.23 | 1.22 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs MTD in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 12.1× the market cap of MTD.
- MTD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 34.1 vs 119.0).
- MRK is growing revenue faster (5% vs 4%).
- MRK pays a dividend (2.29%) 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.
MTD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.