MRK vs UHS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Universal Health Services, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | UHS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128.66 | $145.69 |
| Market cap | $317.77B | $8.82B |
| P/E ratio | 36.2 | 6.1 |
| ROE | 18.94% | 21.37% |
| Profit margin | 13.59% | 8.56% |
| Revenue growth | 4.90% | 9.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.64% | 0.55% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs UHS in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 36.0× the market cap of UHS.
- UHS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 6.1 vs 36.2).
- UHS earns a higher return on equity (21% vs 19%).
- UHS is growing revenue faster (10% vs 5%).
- MRK has the higher dividend yield (2.64% vs 0.55%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
UHS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Universal Health Services, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.