MERCK INC Performance

58933YBB0   60.70  1.37  2.31%   
The bond secures a Beta (Market Risk) of -0.2, which conveys not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, returns on owning MERCK are expected to decrease at a much lower rate. During the bear market, MERCK is likely to outperform the market.

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Over the last 90 days MERCK INC has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. Despite somewhat strong basic indicators, MERCK is not utilizing all of its potentials. The recent stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors. ...more
Yield To Maturity3.248
  

MERCK Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  6,320  in MERCK INC on August 28, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (250.00) from holding MERCK INC or give up 3.96% of portfolio value over 90 days. MERCK INC is generating negative expected returns and assumes 0.988% volatility on return distribution over the 90 days horizon. Simply put, 8% of bonds are less volatile than MERCK, and 99% of all equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns than the company over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days trading horizon MERCK is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 1.27 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.08 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.18 per unit of volatility.

MERCK Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for MERCK's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of bonds, such as MERCK INC, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a MERCK's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

Sharpe Ratio = -0.0752

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Risk-Adjusted Return

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Based on monthly moving average MERCK is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of MERCK by adding MERCK to a well-diversified portfolio.

About MERCK Performance

By analyzing MERCK's fundamental ratios, stakeholders can gain valuable insights into MERCK's financial health, operational efficiency, and overall profitability, helping them make informed investment and management decisions. For instance, if MERCK has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if MERCK has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements.
MERCK INC generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days

Other Information on Investing in MERCK Bond

MERCK financial ratios help investors to determine whether MERCK Bond is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in MERCK with respect to the benefits of owning MERCK security.