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MRK $34 to $41 Target Price Range based on Relative Industry Valuations MRK

69%

MRK's projected P/E is 8.05
Industry (Drug Manufacturers - Major) average projected P/E 9.76
Implies a projected stock price of $34.55

MRK's PEG is 1.53
MRK's projected earnings growth rate is 5.26%
Industry (Drug Manufacturers - Major) average PEG is 2.24
Implies a projected stock price of $41.73

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Analysis current as of October 19, 2008

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By energycurve (+10.27% risk: conservative) 10/19/08

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Bullish on MRK ... MRK

45%

Good to have healthcare in portfolio while fighting the bear.

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By jerall12000 (-15.33% risk: conservative) 08/19/08

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Bullish on MRK ... MRK

69%

I think people will turn to pharam soon as a "safer" investment than other sectors

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By styex (-5.65% risk: conservative) 08/04/08

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Bullish on MRK ... MRK

N/A

I picked this up today. I'll hold on through the ups and downs and collect my dividend. I see value here.

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By thebigragoo (-22.64% risk: conservative) 07/29/08

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MRK - Long MRK

64%

Beat up pharma stock. fundamentals are still good.

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By Edward Gardere (-0.89% risk: moderate) 07/07/08

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