Merck Inc. Financing overview

Finance/Accounting: Where do their revenues come from? What are their sales (revenue) and profit figures? How do they compare to their peers? Do their current and fixed assets proportions make sense in light of the nature of their business? Have recent investments or product launches occurred? How does the company finance its investments–that is, what are the proportions of debt versus equity? How has major news or announcements affected their stock price? How has their stock price performed relative to broad market indices (e.g., S&P500, DJIA)? In your opinion, has your company’s stock been, or would it be, a good investment?
Then summarize your perception and analysis of your company’s strengths and weaknesses. If you are feeling ambitious, try to think of what opportunities and threats also exist.