Mercer International Inc.
MERCBasic MaterialsNASDAQPaper & Paper Products · Last scanned Sep 8, 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,. With a market capitalization of $25.3M, it sits in micro-cap territory. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood.
Market Cap
$25.3M
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-0.27
EPS (TTM)
$-7.73
EPS (Fwd)
$-1.38
ROE
-296.9%
ROA
-6.5%
Cash
$78.8M
Total Debt
$1.64B
Free CF
-$52.1M
52W Change
-88.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MERC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, MERC finished 66.36% below its 150-day moving average ($1.07) and 72.52% below its 200-day moving average ($1.31). 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 September 3, 2026 close, MERC's RSI(14) was 20.8, 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.
The company holds $78.8M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.64B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$52.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. 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.
The relatively low beta of 0.48 suggests MERC is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Mercer International Inc.'s trajectory.