Merck & Co Ord Shs
(NYSE: MRK)
+0.57
+1.20%
Merck & Co Ord Shs, a large-cap growth company in the health care sector, is expected to outperform the market over the next six months with average risk.
10 is the best possible rating.
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like MRK
ConOne or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for MRK. Negative
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like MRK
The most recent quarterly earnings report was approximately equal to or higher than analysts’ consensus forecast, but not to a degree that is predictive of future returns. Neutral
Earnings growth in the past year has decelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Negative
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for MRK. Negative
Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders sold a small number of shares recently. Negative
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like MRK
The price-to-earnings multiple is close to the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like MRK
The ratio of MRK's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is negative or below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
Previous day's closing price for MRK was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral
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