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Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Shares Down 0.1% - Here's Why

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Key Points

  • Merck KGaA's stock price decreased by 0.1%, trading last at €110.95 ($130.53) after closing at €111.05 ($130.65).
  • The company has a market capitalization of $49.90 billion and operates through distinct segments in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.
  • Merck KGaA's 50-day moving average is €111.24 while its 200-day moving average is €121.62.
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Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK - Get Free Report)'s stock price was down 0.1% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as low as €110.85 ($128.90) and last traded at €110.95 ($129.01). Approximately 270,254 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, The stock had previously closed at €111.05 ($129.13).

Merck KGaA Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $49.32 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 0.71. The company's 50-day moving average price is €111.18 and its 200-day moving average price is €120.96.

Merck KGaA Company Profile

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Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.

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