Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Mercer International Inc. is in the Basic Materials sector and Paper, Lumber & Forest Products industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 22/100.
Quick answer for MERC
Mercer International Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 22/100. The stored market price is $0.37. Its financial score is 25/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Mercer International Inc. does
Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a global manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and marketing of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp. Its pulp products are distributed internationally, reaching markets in Europe, the United States, Asia, and other regions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Pulp and Wood Products. Beyond pulp, Mercer also plays a role in sustainable energy, generating and supplying green electricity derived from its biomass cogeneration power plants to various third-party utility providers. Furthermore, the company is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of lumber and other valuable wood residuals. The primary feedstocks for its NBSK pulp production include wood chips, pulp logs, and sawlogs. Its carbon-neutral or "green" energy is generated using sustainable bio-fuels such as black liquor and wood waste.
MERC financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 22/100
- Current price:
- $0.37
- Market capitalization:
- $24.9M
- Revenue:
- $1.85B
- Net income:
- $-527.5M
- Free cash flow:
- $-80.0M
- Cash:
- $84.5M
- Total debt:
- $1.62B
- EPS:
- -7.44
- Financial score:
- 25/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 20/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-80.0M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $84.5M of cash versus $1.62B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 25/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research MERC
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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