Jim Cramer calls CVS Health cheap; GRAIL FDA approval delayed until 2027
What happened
Jim Cramer called CVS Health 'insanely cheap' at $86, noting it trades at 11 times earnings. He stated that Caremark's profit depends on the gap between what it pays for drugs and what it collects. Separately, it was noted that GRAIL has no FDA approval until 2027.
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Why it matters
Cramer argued that the stock's recent drop overreacted to a proposed, but not yet final, 340B regulatory change. Caremark's financial structure is tied to drug payment gaps, while GRAIL's high valuation is contrasted with its delayed regulatory timeline.
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Who's involved
- CVS HealthCompany whose valuation was reviewed by Jim Cramer
- CaremarkCVS Health's pharmacy benefit manager, whose profit depends on drug payment gaps
- GRAILBiotechnology company awaiting FDA approval for its products
- FDARegulatory body responsible for GRAIL's product approval
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Eli Lilly and CompanySpeculative
Caremark's profit dependency on drug payment gaps could increase the risk of coverage restrictions for Eli Lilly and Company's drugs.
- Express ScriptsSpeculative
PBM market pressure might affect Express Scripts' margins and competitive position.
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The entities involved
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CVS Health
company
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Caremark
Care franchise based in the United Kingdom
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GRAIL
American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company
- FDA
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