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 | $128.66 | $632.90 |
| Market cap | $317.77B | $66.35B |
| P/E ratio | 36.2 | 15.5 |
| ROE | 18.94% | 14.55% |
| Profit margin | 13.59% | 29.65% |
| Revenue growth | 4.90% | 19.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.64% | 0.59% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 0.24 |
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 4.8× the market cap of REGN.
- REGN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.5 vs 36.2).
- MRK earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 15%).
- REGN is growing revenue faster (19% vs 5%).
- MRK has the higher dividend yield (2.64% vs 0.59%).
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.