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Merck & Co. vs Astrazeneca: Fair Value & Quality

Both stocks run through our 21 valuation models. Here is how Merck & Co. (MRK) and Astrazeneca (AZN) compare, as of Jul 23, 2026.

As of Jul 23, 2026, Fair Value Calculator sees Merck & Co. as the more attractively valued of the two: Merck & Co. trades at $126 versus a fair value of $128 (+1%), while Astrazeneca trades at $169 versus $130 (-24%).
Merck & Co.
MRK · Health Care
+1%
upside to fair value
fairly valued
Price$126
Fair Value$128
Quality76/100
Astrazeneca
AZN · Health Care
-24%
above fair value
overvalued
Price$169
Fair Value$130
Quality67/100

Ranked within their sector

Where each stock sits within its sector peer group. Band = middle 50% of peers, tick = median, dot = this stock.

Merck & Co. · Health Care

Quality score76 · Top 25%
Fair value upside+1% · above median

Astrazeneca · Health Care

Quality score67 · Top 25%
Fair value upside-24% · above median

Bottom line

As of Jul 23, 2026, Fair Value Calculator sees Merck & Co. as the more attractively valued of the two: Merck & Co. trades at $126 versus a fair value of $128 (+1%), while Astrazeneca trades at $169 versus $130 (-24%).

Merck & Co. has the higher quality score (76/100).

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A model-based valuation snapshot from 21 models, not a recommendation and not financial advice. Values change with price and fundamentals; the date shown above applies.