MRK vs REGN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | REGN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $148.78 | $788.04 |
| Market cap | $367.07B | $81.13B |
| P/E ratio | 119.0 | 19.5 |
| ROE | 6.96% | 14.04% |
| Profit margin | 4.77% | 27.87% |
| Revenue growth | 5.10% | 16.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Beta | 0.23 | 0.19 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs REGN in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 4.5× the market cap of REGN.
- REGN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.5 vs 119.0).
- REGN earns a higher return on equity (14% vs 7%).
- REGN is growing revenue faster (17% vs 5%).
- MRK has the higher dividend yield (2.29% vs 0.48%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
REGN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.