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Mercer International NasdaqGS:MERC Stock Report

Last Price

US$6.28

Market Cap

US$416.5m

7D

-2.6%

1Y

-36.4%

Updated

20 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

Mercer International Inc.

NasdaqGS:MERC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$416.5m

MERC Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp worldwide. More details

MERC fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health1/6
Dividends2/6

Mercer International Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Mercer International
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$6.28
52 Week HighUS$11.20
52 Week LowUS$5.33
Beta1.37
11 Month Change0%
3 Month Change2.45%
1 Year Change-36.37%
33 Year Change-43.68%
5 Year Change-50.00%
Change since IPO-7.40%

Recent News & Updates

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Nov 04
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Oct 23
Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Recent updates

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Nov 04
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Oct 23
Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Even After 27% Share Price Boost

Oct 05
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Even After 27% Share Price Boost

Mercer: Compelling Buy, With Strong Insider Buying And Favorable Price Action

Sep 22

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075

Aug 15
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075

US$8.63: That's What Analysts Think Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Worth After Its Latest Results

Aug 12
US$8.63: That's What Analysts Think Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Worth After Its Latest Results

There's Reason For Concern Over Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Price

Aug 02
There's Reason For Concern Over Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Price

Mercer International: Rising Pulp Prices Could Help Price The Stock Higher (Technical Analysis)

May 21

Is It Time To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?

May 21
Is It Time To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)

Apr 17
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)

Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Mar 07
Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Feb 27
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Jan 19
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075

Dec 14
Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Nov 06
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Oct 14
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075

Sep 05
Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Aug 22
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075

Aug 08
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075

At US$8.31, Is It Time To Put Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) On Your Watch List?

Jul 24
At US$8.31, Is It Time To Put Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) On Your Watch List?

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Jun 19
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075

May 24
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

May 09
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075

Nov 01
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?

Oct 27
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?

Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 05
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Mercer International Could Spring Back On Some Interesting Catalysts

Sep 23

Mercer declares CAD 0.075 dividend

Jul 28

Mercer International: Buy For Exposure To NBSK Pulp, Biofuel Electricity, And Lumber

Jul 07

Shareholder Returns

MERCUS ForestryUS Market
7D-2.6%1.9%-1.0%
1Y-36.4%59.4%30.3%

Return vs Industry: MERC underperformed the US Forestry industry which returned 60.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: MERC underperformed the US Market which returned 30.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is MERC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
MERC volatility
MERC Average Weekly Movement7.0%
Forestry Industry Average Movement6.1%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.7%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: MERC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: MERC's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19683,508Juan Buenowww.mercerint.com

Mercer International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood. It manufactures, sells, and distributes pulp, electricity, and chemicals through pulp mills.

Mercer International Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Mercer International's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
MERC fundamental statistics
Market capUS$416.47m
Earnings (TTM)-US$189.06m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.03b

0.2x

P/S Ratio

-2.2x

P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
MERC income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.03b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.79b
Gross ProfitUS$236.35m
Other ExpensesUS$425.42m
Earnings-US$189.06m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Feb 20, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)-2.83
Gross Margin11.67%
Net Profit Margin-9.33%
Debt/Equity Ratio301.0%

How did MERC perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.8%

Current Dividend Yield

-11%

Payout Ratio

Does MERC pay a reliable dividends?

See MERC dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy MERC by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Mercer International dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateDec 18 2024
Dividend Pay DateDec 26 2024
Days until Ex dividend26 days
Days until Dividend pay date34 days

Does MERC pay a reliable dividends?

See MERC dividend history and benchmarks