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Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Stock

$0.67 -0.60% NMS: MERC Basic Materials

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a global manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and marketing of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp.

Valuation

MetricValue
Price$0.67
Market Cap$44.68M
P/E Ratio-0.09
P/B Ratio-8.11
P/S Ratio0.02
EPS (TTM)$-7.44
52-Week High$4.41
52-Week Low$0.53
Dividend Yield11.18%

Financials & Margins

MetricValue
ROE-242.96%
ROA-26.86%
ROCE-14.04%
Gross Margin-9.74%
Operating Margin-9.74%
Net Margin-28.51%
Debt/Equity-292.78
Current Ratio3.05

Annual Financials (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Revenue$1.8B$2.3B$2.0B$2.0B$1.9B
Operating Profit$347.0M$392.0M$-189.0M$15.0M$-182.0M
Net Profit$171.0M$247.0M$-242.0M$-85.0M$-498.0M
EPS$2.58$3.71$-3.65$-1.27$-7.44
Op Margin19.2%17.2%-9.5%0.7%-9.8%

Balance Sheet (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Total Assets$2.4B$2.7B$2.7B$2.3B$2.0B
Total Liabilities$1.7B$1.9B$2.0B$1.8B$2.0B
Cash$346.0M$354.0M$314.0M$185.0M$187.0M
Borrowings$1.3B$1.4B$1.6B$1.5B$1.6B

Latest News

Mercer to cut 350 Jobs Amid Economic Uncertainty, Rising Raw Material, Energy Costs MT Newswires · Jul 14, 2026 Mercer International Inc. Announces Conference Call for Second Quarter 2026 Results GlobeNewswire · Jul 6, 2026 2 Paper and Related Products Stocks Set to Weather Industry Challenges Zacks · Jun 10, 2026 Mercer International Shareholders Back Board as CEO Flags Tough Markets, Cost-Cut Push MarketBeat · Jun 2, 2026 Mercer International Inc. Releases 2025 Sustainability Report GlobeNewswire · May 26, 2026

Cash Flow (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Operating Cash Flow$182.0M$361.0M$-69.0M$90.0M$9.0M
Investing Cash Flow$-348.0M$-603.0M$-336.0M$-151.0M$-170.0M
Financing Cash Flow$-2.0M$-5.0M$-5.0M$-5.0M$0
Net Cash Flow$-15.0M$8.0M$-40.0M$-129.0M$2.0M
Free Cash Flow$21.0M$182.0M$-205.0M$6.0M$-80.0M

Valuation & Return Ratios

MetricValue
PEG Ratio0.00
EV / EBITDA-5.23
FCF Yield-179.06%
Quick Ratio1.79
Interest Coverage-1.58
Return 1Y-84.43%
Return 3Y-93.06%
Return 5Y-94.35%

Peer Comparison

TickerPriceChangeP/EMarket CapDiv Yield
ACNT $15.61 +2.36% -25.03 $141.09M 0.00%
AEC $4.23 +1.68% -5.69 $77.13M 0.00%
AVD $2.63 +2.33% -1.63 $75.23M 0.00%
BIOX $0.32 -0.15% -0.52 $20.40M 0.00%
FEAM $1.50 -13.79% -0.48 $62.27M 0.00%

About Mercer International Inc.

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a global manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and marketing of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp. Its pulp products are distributed internationally, reaching markets in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Pulp and Wood Products. Beyond pulp, Mercer also plays a role in sustainable energy, generating and supplying green electricity derived from its biomass cogeneration power plants to various third-party utility providers. Furthermore, the company is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of lumber and other valuable wood residuals. The primary feedstocks for its NBSK pulp production include wood chips, pulp logs, and sawlogs. Its carbon-neutral or "green" energy is generated using sustainable bio-fuels such as black liquor and wood waste. Additionally, Mercer produces tall oil, which serves as both a chemical additive and a green energy source. Mercer's pulp is a key ingredient for manufacturers of tissue, specialty paper, printing and writing paper, and other paper products. Its lumber goods reach a diverse customer base, including distributors, construction firms, secondary manufacturers, retail yards, and home centers. Established in 1968, Mercer International Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.

Mercer International Inc. is led by CEO Juan Carlos Bueno, employs 3,580 people, headquartered in CA, publicly traded since 1988.

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) stock trades at $0.67 with a market capitalization of $44.68M. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.09, price-to-book of -8.11, price-to-sales of 0.02. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $0.53 and $4.41, and currently trades 84.8% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 11.18%.

On profitability, Mercer International Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of -242.96%, return on capital employed of -14.04%, an operating margin of -9.74%, a net profit margin of -28.51%.

Official website: www.mercerint.com

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