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 | $128.66 | $215.67 |
| Market cap | $317.77B | $21.02B |
| P/E ratio | 36.2 | 27.2 |
| ROE | 18.94% | 11.37% |
| Profit margin | 13.59% | 13.18% |
| Revenue growth | 4.90% | 7.30% |
| Dividend yield | 2.64% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 0.92 |
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 15.1× the market cap of STE.
- STE is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.2 vs 36.2).
- MRK earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 11%).
- STE is growing revenue faster (7% vs 5%).
- MRK has the higher dividend yield (2.64% vs 1.17%).
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.