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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)
🧮 MRK EPS Calculation
What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.
Why EPS Matters for Investors
Comparable Across Companies
EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.
Drives Stock Prices
Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.
P/E Ratio Foundation
The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.
Earnings Yield
Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.
How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate
Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.
EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics
Owner Earnings: $15.2B →
Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.
Free Cash Flow: $14.1B →
The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.
Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios
MRK's current P/E ratio is 119.6x, meaning investors pay $119.63 for every $1 of annual earnings. A P/E above 30 suggests investors expect significant future growth.
The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. MRK's PEG is -999.00. A PEG below 1.0 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.
Summary: MRK Earnings Per Share
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) earned $1.25 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 10.64% annually — above the 10% threshold Zyberno considers healthy growth above market averages. P/E ratio: 119.6x, earnings yield: 0.84%. For complete financial analysis, view the full MRK stock report on Zyberno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MRK's current EPS?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) earned $1.25 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 10.64% annually — above the 10% threshold Zyberno considers healthy growth above market averages. P/E ratio: 119.6x, earnings yield: 0.84%.
Is MRK's EPS growing?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) earned $1.25 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 10.64% annually — above the 10% threshold Zyberno considers healthy growth above market averages. P/E ratio: 119.6x, earnings yield: 0.84%.
What is MRK's P/E ratio?
MRK's P/E ratio is 119.6x, meaning investors pay $119.63 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 0.84%.
What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?
EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For MRK, EPS is $1.25 compared to FCF of $14.1B.
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💵 MRK Free Cash Flow →
Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.
💰 MRK Owner Earnings →
Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.
📈 MRK Earnings Per Share →
Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.
🎯 MRK Earnings Surprise (SUE) →
See whether MRK is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.
📊 MRK Revenue →
Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.
💰 MRK Net Income →
Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.
🔶 MRK Operating Income →
Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.
💜 MRK Gross Profit →
Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.