Merck (LIM:MRK) GF Value

: $102.14 (As of Today)

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The GF Value represents the current intrinsic value of a stock derived from our exclusive method. The GF Value Line on our summary page gives an overview of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on three factors:

Historical multiples (PE Ratio, PS Ratio, PB Ratio and Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow) that the stock has traded at.
GuruFocus adjustment factor based on the company’s past returns and growth.
Future estimates of the business performance.

We believe the GF Value Line is the fair value that the stock should be traded at. The stock price will most likely fluctuate around the GF Value Line. If the stock price is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is overvalued and its future return is likely to be poor. On the other hand, if it is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future return will likely be higher.

Please note, "Possible Value Trap, Think Twice" is for the companies that look very undervalued, but either in the long term trend of business decline, or in financial distress.

As of today (2024-04-19), Merck's share price is $118.25. Merck's GF Value is $102.14. Therefore, Merck's Price-to-GF-Value for today is 1.16.

Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus believes Merck is Data Out of Date, Use Caution.

Merck (LIM:MRK) GF Value Explanation

Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus provides the following 6 evaluations:

Posssible Evaluations	All-in-One Screener Examples (2)
Possible Value Trap, Think Twice (1)	Predictable Companies that possibly be Value Traps
Significantly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Significantly Overvalued
Modestly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Modestly Overvalued
Fairly Valued	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Fairly Valued
Modestly Undervalued (3)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Modestly Undervalued
Significantly Undervalued (3)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Significantly Undervalued

(1) "Possible Value Trap, Think Twice" is for the companies that look very undervalued, but either in the long term trend of business decline, or in financial distress.

(2) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Valuation filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab, and Price-to-GF-Value filter under Valuation Ratio tab and set your own criteria.

(3) There is only a sufficient margin of safety when the stock is undervalued.

Merck's Price-to-GF-Value for today is calculated as

Price-to-GF-Value	=	Share Price	/	GF Value
	=	118.25	/	102.14
	=	1.16

* 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.

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Merck (LIM:MRK) Business Description

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Address

126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, USA, 07065

Website

https://www.merck.com

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 is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.