Mercator (NSE:MERCATOR) Book Value per Share: ₹-54.69 (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Mercator Book Value per Share?

Mercator NSE:MERCATOR 4 Book Value per Share is ₹-54.69 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates NSE:MERCATOR with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Mercator's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹-54.69.

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Mercator's current price is ₹0.85. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹-54.69. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Mercator is .


Mercator  (NSE:MERCATOR) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Mercator Book Value per Share Related Terms


Mercator Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercator's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mercator Book Value per Share Chart

Mercator Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Book Value per Share
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Mercator Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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Mercator Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Mercator's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mercator PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Mercator's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercator's PB Ratio falls into.


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Mercator Book Value per Share Calculation

Mercator's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-16,540.07-0.00)/302.46
=-54.69

Mercator's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-16,540.07-0.00)/302.46
=-54.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of ₹-54.69 mean?
Mercator (NSE:MERCATOR) has a Book Value per Share of ₹-54.69 as of Mar. 2024. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Mercator and its competitors.
Is Mercator's Book Value per Share too high?
Mercator's current Book Value per Share is ₹-54.69. Overall, Mercator has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercator's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
Mercator's Book Value per Share of ₹-54.69 can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Mercator and its competitors. Mercator's current Book Value per Share is ₹-54.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercator stock overvalued right now?
Mercator (NSE:MERCATOR) has a current Book Value per Share of ₹-54.69. The current Book Value per Share is ₹-54.69. Mercator's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercator (NSE:MERCATOR), the current Book Value per Share is ₹-54.69 as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Mercator Business Description

Address Nariman Point, 83-87, 8th Floor, B-Wing, Mittal Tower, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 021
Mercator Ltd is an Indian company engaged in diversified business with interests in coal, oil & gas, shipping and dredging. The company operates a variety of shipping fleets including crude carriers, gas carriers, petroleum product carriers, and bulk carriers. It operates in single primary business segment of Water transport.
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