MRK vs STE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs STERIS plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | STE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $147.76 | $264.32 |
| Market cap | $364.26B | $25.67B |
| P/E ratio | 149.3 | 31.4 |
| ROE | 5.06% | 11.61% |
| Profit margin | 3.64% | 13.41% |
| Revenue growth | 4.70% | 8.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.30% | 1.04% |
| Beta | 0.12 | 0.86 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs STE in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 14.2× the market cap of STE.
- STE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.4 vs 149.3).
- STE earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 5%).
- STE is growing revenue faster (9% vs 5%).
- MRK has the higher dividend yield (2.30% vs 1.04%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
STE return calculator
See what $1,000 in STERIS plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.