PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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ISX:MERK PT Merck Tbk ISX:MERK
79 GF Score
Price Rp3,910.00
GF Value Rp4,970.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PT Merck Tbk ISX:MERK -2.25% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates ISX:MERK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp4,970.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Drug Manufacturers companies, PT Merck Tbk ranks worse than 58.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), PT Merck Tbk's current share price is Rp3910.00. PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp1,765.14. PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:MERK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 2.41   Max: 5.87
Current: 2.27

During the past years, PT Merck Tbk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.87. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 2.41.

ISX:MERK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.03% of 722 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs ISX:MERK: 2.27

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PT Merck Tbk's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp2,152.433. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is Rp1,765.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PT Merck Tbk  (ISX:MERK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PT Merck Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PT Merck Tbk Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 1.72 1.97 1.77 2.04

ISX:MERK vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3910.00/1765.14
=2.22

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, PT Merck Tbk's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2152.433/137.6954*137.6954
=2,152.433

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 137.6954.

PT Merck Tbk Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,237.036 104.142 1,635.589
201612 1,300.608 105.222 1,702.001
201703 1,447.441 106.476 1,871.841
201706 1,250.263 107.722 1,598.153
201709 1,362.581 108.020 1,736.905
201712 1,373.744 109.017 1,735.128
201803 1,490.286 110.097 1,863.870
201806 1,315.321 111.085 1,630.410
201809 1,422.607 111.135 1,762.607
201812 1,156.876 112.430 1,416.852
201903 1,182.669 112.829 1,443.324
201906 1,170.538 114.730 1,404.841
201909 1,194.975 114.905 1,431.993
201912 1,325.919 115.486 1,580.911
202003 1,404.023 116.252 1,662.999
202006 1,397.612 116.630 1,650.048
202009 1,334.529 116.397 1,578.727
202012 1,367.596 117.318 1,605.137
202103 1,486.603 117.840 1,737.090
202106 1,549.609 118.184 1,805.441
202109 1,508.519 118.262 1,756.411
202112 1,526.883 119.516 1,759.133
202203 1,680.670 120.948 1,913.385
202206 1,562.332 123.322 1,744.419
202209 1,621.140 125.298 1,781.535
202212 1,690.272 126.098 1,845.733
202303 1,793.642 126.953 1,945.423
202306 1,574.210 127.663 1,697.921
202309 1,661.322 128.151 1,785.048
202312 1,776.515 129.395 1,890.479
202403 1,829.316 130.607 1,928.598
202406 1,561.868 130.792 1,644.311
202409 1,628.518 130.361 1,720.143
202412 1,801.950 131.432 1,887.829
202503 1,831.400 131.948 1,911.166
202506 1,852.196 133.241 1,914.123
202509 1,859.850 133.819 1,913.725
202512 2,177.934 135.271 2,216.966
202603 2,323.423 136.539 2,343.106
202606 2,152.433 137.695 2,152.433

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 mean?
PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PT Merck Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 5.87. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #419 out of 722 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PT Merck Tbk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is near median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.87. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. PT Merck Tbk's value of 2.22 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #419 out of 722 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Merck Tbk has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #419 out of 722 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PT Merck Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. PT Merck Tbk's value of 2.22 is 24% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Merck Tbk's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 5.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.79, PT Merck Tbk has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PT Merck Tbk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 24% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PT Merck Tbk and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Merck Tbk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merck Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp4,970.13, compared to a current price of Rp3,910.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 24% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. PT Merck Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merck Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp3,910.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp4,970.13. GuruFocus considers PT Merck Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MERK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (near median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: Rp4,970.13 vs. price of Rp3,910.00 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#419 of 722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:MERK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PT Merck Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan T.B. Simatupang No. 8, Pasar Rebo, Jakarta Timur, IDN, 13760
PT Merck Tbk engages in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products in Indonesia. The company operates in three segments: Biopharma, Consumer Health, and Others. The company offers pharmaceutical and biological prescription medicines for colorectal cancer, head and neck tumors, multiple sclerosis, infertility, growth hormone disorders, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, as well as thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism.
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