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Mercer International Inc(MERC)
USD --+0.00%
Reward40Moderate
Risk64Medium-High
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Thin -27% profit margin · 7.9% dividend yield · Revenue down 8% YoY
MERC
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NASDAQ
Mercer International Inc | Basic Materials
Value Trap
Market Cap:125.26M
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Reward Rating
40
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
64
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $1.81.

What is Mercer International Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp in the United States, Germany, China, and internationally.

MERC · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

MERC stands out on valuation and volatility, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

MERC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation78/100

    P/E 13.3× · PEG 1.54

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability9/100

    -27% net margin · -200% ROE

  • Cash flow19/100

    -4% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet30/100

    Current ratio 3.05

  • Growth34/100

    Revenue -6.4% CAGR

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Mercer International Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp in the United States, Germany, China, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 125.26M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (40)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap125.26M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield7.94%
52 Week High7.8754
52 Week Low1.48
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date4/20/1987
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding67M
No. of Employees3,545
IndustryPaper & Paper Products
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta0.672
CurrencyUSD
Websitemercerint.com
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