Mercer International Stock Today

MERC Stock  USD 6.40  0.04  0.63%   

Performance

3 of 100

 
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Odds Of Distress

Less than 36

 
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Mercer International is trading at 6.40 as of the 22nd of November 2024, a 0.63 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 6.36. Mercer International has about a 36 percent probability of financial distress in the next few years of operation and did not have a very good performance during the last 90 trading days. Equity ratings for Mercer International are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 3rd of December 2022 and ending today, the 22nd of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Materials
IPO Date
20th of April 1987
Category
Basic Materials
Mercer International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft pulp in Europe, the United States, Asia, and internationally. Mercer International Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company has 66.87 M outstanding shares of which 491.98 K shares are now shorted by private and institutional investors with about 1.07 trading days to cover. More on Mercer International

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Mercer Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
President CEOJuan Bueno
Thematic IdeaBusiness Supplies (View all Themes)
Business ConcentrationPaper & Forest Products, Paper & Paper Products, Basic Materials, NASDAQ Composite, Business Supplies, Materials, Paper & Forest Products, Paper & Paper Products, Basic Materials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover0.490.7488
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Total Current Liabilities162.2 M286.4 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total1.8 B1.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets2.8 B2.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets1.1 B1.1 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Mercer International can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Mercer International's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Mercer International's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Mercer International currently holds 1.63 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 1.89, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Mercer International has a current ratio of 3.32, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Mercer International's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change In Cash

(38.04 Million)
Mercer International (MERC) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1G8 and employs 3,508 people. Mercer International is listed under Paper & Forest Products category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 425.3 M. Mercer International conducts business under Paper & Forest Products sector and is part of Materials industry. The entity has 66.87 M outstanding shares of which 491.98 K shares are now shorted by private and institutional investors with about 1.07 trading days to cover. Mercer International currently holds about 362.25 M in cash with (69 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 5.48.
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Ownership Allocation
Mercer International maintains a total of 66.87 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Mercer International's outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutional investors are typically referred to as corporate investors that shop for positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Please note that no matter how many assets the company has, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Mercer Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-09-30
763.9 K
Amvescap Plc.2024-06-30
734.5 K
Citadel Advisors Llc2024-06-30
732.3 K
Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management Llc2024-06-30
662.8 K
American Century Companies Inc2024-09-30
565.4 K
Bridgeway Capital Management, Llc2024-06-30
543.2 K
Readystate Asset Management Lp2024-06-30
534.8 K
Geode Capital Management, Llc2024-06-30
516.6 K
Keeley-teton Advisors, Llc2024-06-30
473.6 K
Iat Reinsurance Co Ltd2024-06-30
16.5 M
Blackrock Inc2024-06-30
4.7 M
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Mercer International Historical Income Statement

At present, Mercer International's Total Revenue is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Operating Expenses is expected to grow to about 2.3 B, whereas Interest Expense is forecasted to decline to about 44.3 M. View More Fundamentals

Mercer Stock Against Markets

Mercer International Corporate Management

When determining whether Mercer International offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Mercer International's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Mercer International Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Mercer International Stock:
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Is Paper & Forest Products space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Mercer International. If investors know Mercer will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Mercer International listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.73)
Dividend Share
0.3
Earnings Share
(2.85)
Revenue Per Share
30.369
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.067
The market value of Mercer International is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Mercer that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Mercer International's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Mercer International's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Mercer International's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Mercer International's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Mercer International's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Mercer International is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Mercer International's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.