Mercer International Inc.
MERCBasic MaterialsNASDAQPaper & Paper Products · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeMercer 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,. Valued at $9.3M, MERC is a micro-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood.
Market Cap
$9.3M
Beta
0.55
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-0.09
EPS (TTM)
$-7.73
EPS (Fwd)
$-1.55
ROE
-296.9%
ROA
-6.5%
Cash
$78.8M
Total Debt
$1.64B
Free CF
-$52.1M
52W Change
-94.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MERC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MERC finished 74.32% below its 150-day moving average ($0.74) and 82.24% below its 200-day moving average ($1.07). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MERC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MERC's RSI(14) was 21.7, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, MERC has $78.8M in cash with $1.64B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$52.1M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -296.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $2.28B (2022) to $1.87B (2025), a 18% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, Mercer International Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Mercer International Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Mercer International Inc. and its sector.