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• With Medtronic stock trading at around US$78.60, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge for yourself whether the current price offers fair value or a potential discount.

• Over shorter periods the stock has been mixed, up 3.2% over the last week, but down 5.6% over the last month and down 18.2% year to date. The 1 year return sits at 0.5% and the 3 year return at 6.4%, compared to a 27.7% decline over 5 years.

• Recent headlines around Medtronic have focused on its position in the medical equipment space, product updates and regulatory developments. These factors can change how investors think…