MRK vs ISRG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Merck & Co., Inc. vs Intuitive Surgical, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MRK | ISRG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $156.45 | $371.84 |
| Market cap | $385.99B | $133.22B |
| P/E ratio | 120.3 | 42.9 |
| ROE | 6.96% | 17.42% |
| Profit margin | 4.77% | 28.45% |
| Revenue growth | 5.10% | 18.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.26% | — |
| Beta | 0.21 | 1.46 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MRK vs ISRG in plain English
- MRK is the bigger company — about 2.9× the market cap of ISRG.
- ISRG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 42.9 vs 120.3).
- ISRG earns a higher return on equity (17% vs 7%).
- ISRG is growing revenue faster (18% vs 5%).
- MRK pays a dividend (2.26%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MRK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. would be worth today.
ISRG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.