Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes: CHF-26 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:MER Merck KGaA XSWX:MER
84 GF Score
Price CHF125.45
GF Value CHF138.32
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What is Merck KGaA Effect of Exchange Rate Changes?

Merck KGaA XSWX:MER -1.61% 84 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is CHF-26 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MER with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF138.32. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1 Mil.

Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-26 Mil.

Merck KGaA Effect of Exchange Rate Changes Related Terms

Merck KGaA Effect of Exchange Rate Changes Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes can be seen below:

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* 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.

Merck KGaA Effect of Exchange Rate Changes Chart

Merck KGaA Annual Data
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Merck KGaA Quarterly Data
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Merck KGaA Effect of Exchange Rate Changes Calculation

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes represents the effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-26 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Effect of Exchange Rate Changes of CHF-26 Mil mean?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a Effect of Exchange Rate Changes of CHF-26 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Effect of Exchange Rate Changes gives the cumulative effect due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. View historical data for Merck KGaA.
Is Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes too high?
Merck KGaA's current Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is CHF-26 Mil. Overall, Merck KGaA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Merck KGaA's Effect of Exchange Rate Changes of CHF-26 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effect of Exchange Rate Changes for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Effect of Exchange Rate Changes depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Effect of Exchange Rate Changes should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effect of Exchange Rate Changes mean?
A high Effect of Exchange Rate Changes can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effect of Exchange Rate Changes gives the cumulative effect due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. View historical data for Merck KGaA. Merck KGaA's current Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is CHF-26 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merck KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) has a current Effect of Exchange Rate Changes of CHF-26 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF138.32, compared to a current price of CHF125.45 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is CHF-26 Mil. Merck KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effect of Exchange Rate Changes calculated?
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER), the current Effect of Exchange Rate Changes is CHF-26 Mil as of Jun. 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 Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF125.45 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF138.32.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MER:

  • Effect of Exchange Rate Changes: CHF-26 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF138.32 vs. price of CHF125.45 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Merck KGaA Business Description

Address Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, HE, DEU, 64293
Merck KGaA operates in three main segments: Life Science, Electronics, and Healthcare. The Life Science segment provides laboratory consumables and instruments to researchers in academia and applied fields, including the biopharmaceutical industry. The Electronics segment offers specialty materials to manufacture a variety of products, such as semiconductors and flat-screen televisions. In the healthcare segment, Merck develops, manufactures, and sells branded pharmaceuticals with significant therapeutic concentrations in oncology, multiple sclerosis, and fertility. In 1995, the E. Merck KG family publicly sold part of the company, resulting in the current 30% public ownership of the firm.
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