Merck (MRK) Cash Payments

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MRK Merck & Co Inc MRK
77 GF Score
Price $132.92
GF Value $119.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Merck Cash Payments?

Cash Payments only applicable to companies reporting Cash Flow from Operations in direct method.

MRK
77GF Score
Merck & Co Inc MRK
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Is Merck (MRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $132.92 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.82. GuruFocus considers Merck to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MRK:

  • Cash Payments:
  • GF Value™: $119.82 vs. price of $132.92 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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Merck Business Description

Address 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, USA, 07065
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
77GF Score

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$132.92
Price
$119.82
GF Value