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Added to YB: 2024-10-14
Pitch date: 2024-09-30
MRK [bullish]
Merck & Co., Inc.
+11.84%
current return
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Company Info
Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. The company offers human health pharmaceutical for various areas under the Keytruda, Welireg, Gardasil, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, Vaxneuvance, RotaTeq, Pneumovax 23, Bridion, Dificid, Zerbaxa, Noxafil, Winrevair, Adempas, Verquvo, Lagevrio, Isentress/Isentress HD, Delstrigo, Pifeltro, Belsomra, Januvia, and Janumet brands.
Market Cap
$302.0B
Pitch Price
$108.96
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
2.79%
EV/EBITDA
11.29
P/E
16.71
EV/Sales
5.00
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
Category
value
Oakmark Equity and Income Fund New Position: Merck & Co., Inc.
MRK: Leading pharma w/ top oncology, vaccine & animal health. Keytruda dominates, but 2028 patent expiry fears create discount. Undervalued pipeline, strong cash flows cover stock price. Capable mgmt for reinvestment. Opportunity in life cycle mgmt & new products.
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