PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.70 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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ISX:MERK PT Merck Tbk ISX:MERK
84 GF Score
Price Rp3,900.00
GF Value Rp4,989.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PT Merck Tbk ISX:MERK -0.76% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates ISX:MERK with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp4,989.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Drug Manufacturers companies, PT Merck Tbk ranks better than 55.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), PT Merck Tbk's current share price is Rp3900.00. PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp2,290.72. PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.70.

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

ISX:MERK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.65   Max: 3.18
Current: 1.72

During the past years, PT Merck Tbk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.18. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.65.

ISX:MERK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.33% of 750 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.975 vs ISX:MERK: 1.72

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PT Merck Tbk's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was Rp774.847. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is Rp2,290.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

PT Merck Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 2.07 1.82 1.61 1.47

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 PS 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 1.36 1.28 1.47 1.35 1.57

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

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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PT Merck Tbk Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3900.00/2290.72
=1.70

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=774.847/137.6954*137.6954
=774.847

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 137.6954.

PT Merck Tbk Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 511.985 104.142 676.938
201612 507.752 105.222 664.454
201703 706.096 106.476 913.128
201706 647.647 107.722 827.857
201709 651.338 108.020 830.271
201712 -705.969 109.017 -891.685
201803 315.565 110.097 394.671
201806 343.916 111.085 426.302
201809 369.190 111.135 457.426
201812 337.307 112.430 413.107
201903 364.200 112.829 444.468
201906 342.924 114.730 411.566
201909 404.435 114.905 484.653
201912 550.572 115.486 656.454
202003 362.158 116.252 428.959
202006 269.175 116.630 317.793
202009 350.410 116.397 414.530
202012 482.201 117.318 565.956
202103 565.536 117.840 660.827
202106 565.788 118.184 659.196
202109 623.329 118.262 725.759
202112 621.229 119.516 715.723
202203 673.139 120.948 766.346
202206 665.179 123.322 742.704
202209 601.944 125.298 661.500
202212 570.005 126.098 622.431
202303 582.881 126.953 632.205
202306 529.190 127.663 570.777
202309 630.230 128.151 677.166
202312 403.757 129.395 429.658
202403 556.911 130.607 587.136
202406 494.887 130.792 521.009
202409 630.652 130.361 666.134
202412 631.718 131.432 661.825
202503 480.271 131.948 501.189
202506 591.508 133.241 611.285
202509 745.431 133.819 767.024
202512 862.850 135.271 878.314
202603 631.931 136.539 637.284
202606 774.847 137.695 774.847

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.70 mean?
PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 1.65. Over the past decade, PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #335 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PT Merck Tbk's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.70 is near median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.18. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98. PT Merck Tbk's value of 1.70 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #335 out of 750 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Merck Tbk has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merck Tbk's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PT Merck Tbk ranks #335 out of 750 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts PT Merck Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98. PT Merck Tbk's value of 1.70 is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Merck Tbk's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.98, PT Merck Tbk has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.98, based on 750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.70 is 13.9% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Merck Tbk's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.65. 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 Rp4,989.21, compared to a current price of Rp3,900.00 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 13.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.98. PT Merck Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Merck Tbk (ISX:MERK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 Rp3,900.00 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp4,989.21. GuruFocus considers PT Merck Tbk to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MERK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.70 (near median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: Rp4,989.21 vs. price of Rp3,900.00 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#335 of 750)

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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