The 36-month beta value for MERC is at 1.26. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for MERC is 38.21M, and currently, shorts hold a 1.50% of that float. The average trading volume for MERC on February 21, 2025 was 279.19K shares.
MERC) stock’s latest price update
Mercer International Inc (NASDAQ: MERC)’s stock price has increased by 15.35 compared to its previous closing price of 6.58. However, the company has seen a 16.59% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2025-02-20 that Selected Highlights Fourth quarter Operating EBITDA* increased to $99.2 million (net income of $16.7 million) from $50.5 million (net loss of $17.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024 Full year 2024 Operating EBITDA increased to $243.7 million (net loss of $85.1 million) from $17.5 million (net loss of $242.1 million) in 2023 Refinanced our former 2026 Senior Notes, extending the maturity of our earliest senior notes to 2028, and decreased our long-term debt by over $100.0 million using cash on hand Quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) today reported fourth quarter 2024 Operating EBITDA of $99.2 million, an increase from $21.1 million in the same quarter of 2023 and $50.5 million in the third quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, net income was $16.7 million ($0.25 per share) compared to a net loss of $87.2 million (negative $1.31 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2023 and a net loss of $17.6 million (negative $0.26 per share) in the third quarter of 2024.
MERC’s Market Performance
MERC’s stock has risen by 16.59% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 16.59% and a quarterly rise of 21.05%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.57% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.22% for Mercer International Inc The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 14.16% for MERC stock, with a simple moving average of 5.10% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MERC
CIBC gave a rating of “Sector Underperform” to MERC, setting the target price at $8 in the report published on July 20th of the previous year.
MERC Trading at 15.86% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MERC to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -32.23% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.22%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.57%, as shares surge +19.82% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +21.88% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MERC rose by +19.64%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -26.52% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $6.66. In addition, Mercer International Inc saw 16.77% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MERC starting from Heine Eric Xavier, who sale 26,910 shares at the price of $6.23 back on Nov 20 ’24. After this action, Heine Eric Xavier now owns 20,330 shares of Mercer International Inc, valued at $167,612 using the latest closing price.
BUENO ESTRADA JUAN CARLOS, the CEO & President of Mercer International Inc, purchase 7,800 shares at $6.60 during a trade that took place back on Sep 13 ’24, which means that BUENO ESTRADA JUAN CARLOS is holding 67,615 shares at $51,480 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MERC
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.04 for the present operating margin
- 0.29 for the gross margin
The net margin for Mercer International Inc stands at -0.04. The total capital return value is set at 0.04. Equity return is now at value -31.98, with -7.33 for asset returns.
Based on Mercer International Inc (MERC), the company’s capital structure generated 0.77 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.01. The debt to equity ratio resting at 3.44. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 1.39.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 15.01 million with net debt to EBITDA at 7.83. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.88. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.24for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.9. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 3.79.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Mercer International Inc (MERC) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
