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Mercer International(NASDAQ) MERC

Current Price$0.67
Market Cap$44.87MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1988)-85%
5 Year-93%
1 Year-79%
1 Month-22%
Mercer International last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 0.672026-07-21
Mercer International stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+22.31%USD 0.552026-07-14
1 month-22.01%USD 0.862026-06-18
3 month-41.24%USD 1.142026-04-22
Year to date-66.17%USD 1.982025-12-31
1 year-79.32%USD 3.242025-07-21
3 year-91.18%USD 7.602023-07-21
5 year-93.21%USD 9.872021-07-22
Since inception-85.21%USD 4.531988-08-02

Mercer International Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$44.87MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.85B

Net Income (TTM)

-$527.55M

EPS (TTM)

-$7.88

P/E Ratio

-0.09

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.03 (Average)

Price

$0.67

Volume

489,900.933

Open

$0.65

Previous Close

$0.68

Daily Range

$0.65 - $0.72

52-Week Range

$0.53 - $4.47

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About Mercer International

Mercer makes pulp for paper products and lumber for construction. Its pulp helps create tissues and specialty papers used daily. Lumber and mass timber support building projects and sustainable construction.

Products and Services

  • Pulp (about 75.8% of revenue in 2024): Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp for tissue, specialty, and printing papers.
  • Solid Wood (about 23.8% of revenue in 2024): Lumber, mass timber, and wood pallets for construction and manufacturing.
  • Green Energy: Surplus electricity from biomass, sold to utilities and local grids.
  • Biofuels: Wood pellets and briquettes for heating and industrial energy needs.
  • Chemicals: Tall oil and by-products used in chemicals and as green energy sources.

Growth and Expansion

  • Acquired Mercer Spokane (2021), Torgau facility (2022), and Mercer Conway and Okanagan (2023) to expand mass timber and solid wood.
  • Commissioned lignin pilot plant at Rosenthal mill in 2023 for green product development.
  • Exited Cariboo Pulp & Paper joint venture in 2024 to focus on core operations.
  • Invested $84.3 million in 2024 for maintenance, efficiency, and product diversification.
  • Expanded mass timber production in North America to meet sustainable building demand.

What Makes Mercer Stand Out

Mercer operates modern mills in Germany and Canada, close to key markets. It generates extra revenue by selling green energy and chemical by-products. The company’s diversified product mix and focus on sustainability help manage industry cycles.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • 2024 revenue was $2.04 billion, up 2.5% from 2023.
  • Pulp segment made up 75.8% of 2024 revenue; solid wood was 23.8%.
  • Operating EBITDA was $243.7 million in 2024, up from $17.5 million in 2023.
  • Net loss was $85.1 million in 2024, improved from $242.1 million in 2023.
  • Long-term debt was $1.47 billion at year-end 2024, with $488.6 million in liquidity.

Bottom Line

Mercer has evolved through acquisitions, product diversification, and a focus on green energy. Its broad product range and global reach help it adapt to changing market conditions.

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Industry

Paper and Forest Products

Sector

Materials

Employees

3,545

CEO

Juan Carlos Bueno

Website

www.mercerint.com

Headquarters

Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8, CA

MERC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

-3.73%

Operating Margin

-11.98%

Net Income Margin

-28.51%

Return on Equity

-242.96%

Return on Capital

-10.75%

Return on Assets

-26.86%

Earnings Yield

-11.11%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

-1.90%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$44.87MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

66.98M

Volume

489.90K

Avg. Volume

596.48K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

-$68.97M

Operating Income

-$221.69M

EBITDA

-$302.21M

Operating Cash Flow

-$74.09M

Capital Expenditure

-$81.67M

Free Cash Flow

-$155.76M

Cash & ST Invst.

$84.54M

Total Debt

$1.62B

Mercer International Performance Analysis

Mercer International annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,280,937,00026.5%
20232023-12-31USD 1,993,844,000-12.6%
20242024-12-31USD 2,043,360,0002.5%
20252025-12-31USD 1,868,070,000-8.6%
Mercer International sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-10.5%
Q32025-09-301.0%
Q42025-12-31-1.9%
Q12026-03-318.9%
Mercer International annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.7143.8%
20232023-12-31USD -3.65N/A
20242024-12-31USD -1.27-65.0%
20252025-12-31USD -7.44483.8%
Mercer International sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-290.9%
Q32025-09-306.2%
Q42025-12-31-281.0%
Q12026-03-3183.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$489.30M

-3.5%

Gross Profit

-$4.35M

-111.9%

Gross Margin

-0.89%

N/A

Market Cap

$44.87MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$12.66K

N/A

Employees

3,545

N/A

Net Income

-$52.00M

-132.8%

EBITDA

-$48.53M

-203.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$84.54M

-53.4%

Total Debt

$1.62B

+6.7%

Accounts Receivable

$329.07M

-4.8%

Inventory

$366.02M

-3.6%

Long Term Debt

$1.52B

+0.6%

Short Term Debt

$111.32M

+777.5%

Return on Assets

-26.86%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-14.04%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$98.83M

-328.4%

Operating Cash Flow

-$85.67M

-2766.0%

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Questions About MERC

What is the current price of Mercer International?

Mercer International is trading at $0.68 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Mercer International?

Over the past 52 weeks, Mercer International has traded between $0.53 and $4.47.

How much debt does Mercer International have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Mercer International reported total debt of $1.62B.

How much cash does Mercer International have on hand?

Mercer International reported $89.54M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Mercer International’s dividend yield?

Mercer International does not currently have a dividend yield.

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