MERC Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Mercer International Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$6.65 |
| 52 Week High | US$11.20 |
| 52 Week Low | US$5.33 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.91% |
| 1 Year Change | -16.88% |
| 3 Year Change | -46.54% |
| 5 Year Change | -37.91% |
| Change since IPO | -1.94% |
Recent News & Updates
Mercer International: Knock On Wood, This Will Likely Be A Winner
Dec 26Health Check: How Prudently Does Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Use Debt?
Dec 19
Recent updates
Mercer International: Knock On Wood, This Will Likely Be A Winner
Dec 26Health Check: How Prudently Does Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Use Debt?
Dec 19Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Nov 04Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Oct 23Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Even After 27% Share Price Boost
Oct 05Mercer: Compelling Buy, With Strong Insider Buying And Favorable Price Action
Sep 22Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 15US$8.63: That's What Analysts Think Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Aug 12There's Reason For Concern Over Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Price
Aug 02Mercer International: Rising Pulp Prices Could Help Price The Stock Higher (Technical Analysis)
May 21Is It Time To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?
May 21A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)
Apr 17Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Mar 07Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Feb 27Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Jan 19Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075
Dec 14Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Nov 06Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Oct 14Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075
Sep 05Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 22Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 08At US$8.31, Is It Time To Put Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) On Your Watch List?
Jul 24Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Jun 19Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075
May 24Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
May 09Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075
Nov 01Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?
Oct 27Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Oct 05Mercer International Could Spring Back On Some Interesting Catalysts
Sep 23Shareholder Returns
| MERC | US Forestry | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -16.9% | 60.1% | 22.4% |
Return vs Industry: MERC underperformed the US Forestry industry which returned 60.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MERC underperformed the US Market which returned 22.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MERC volatility | |
|---|---|
| MERC Average Weekly Movement | 5.6% |
| Forestry Industry Average Movement | 6.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 18.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
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 (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,508 | Juan Bueno | www.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
| MERC fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$446.56m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$189.06m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.03b |
0.2x
P/S Ratio-2.4x
P/E RatioIs MERC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MERC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.79b |
| Gross Profit | US$236.35m |
| Other Expenses | US$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 Margin | 11.67% |
| Net Profit Margin | -9.33% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 301.0% |
How did MERC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.5%
Current Dividend Yield-11%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/02/06 00:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/02/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Mercer International Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Atkinson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Neal Gilmer | Canaccord Genuity |
| Hamir Patel | CIBC Capital Markets |