MERC (Mercer International) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $9.40 (As of Jun. 2026)

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MERC Mercer International Inc MERC
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Price $0.50
GF Value $5.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Mercer International MERC +3.43% 45 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MERC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercer International's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.462. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $9.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Mercer International's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -4.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Mercer International was 6.80% per year. The lowest was -6.30% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.

As of today (2026-08-13), Mercer International's current stock price is $0.5026. Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.40. Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.05.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Mercer International was 2.58. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 1.35.


Mercer International  (NAS:MERC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.5026/9.40
=0.05

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Mercer International was 2.58. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 1.35.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Mercer International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MERC vs ITP, SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Mercer International's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.462/133.5265*133.5265
=-1.462

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Mercer International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.482 101.765 8.505
201612 5.860 101.449 7.713
201703 6.081 102.634 7.911
201706 6.848 103.029 8.875
201709 7.660 103.345 9.897
201712 8.470 103.345 10.944
201803 8.969 105.004 11.405
201806 8.259 105.557 10.447
201809 8.741 105.636 11.049
201812 8.917 105.399 11.297
201903 9.454 106.979 11.800
201906 9.851 107.690 12.214
201909 9.011 107.611 11.181
201912 8.387 107.769 10.392
202003 7.033 107.927 8.701
202006 7.504 108.401 9.243
202009 8.361 108.164 10.321
202012 9.125 108.559 11.224
202103 8.602 110.298 10.414
202106 9.148 111.720 10.934
202109 9.507 112.905 11.243
202112 10.509 113.774 12.333
202203 11.618 117.646 13.186
202206 11.367 120.806 12.564
202209 10.887 120.648 12.049
202212 12.677 120.964 13.994
202303 12.389 122.702 13.482
202306 11.025 124.203 11.853
202309 10.003 125.230 10.666
202312 9.551 125.072 10.197
202403 8.581 126.258 9.075
202406 7.293 127.522 7.636
202409 7.728 127.285 8.107
202412 6.427 127.364 6.738
202503 6.540 129.181 6.760
202506 6.666 129.892 6.853
202509 5.368 130.287 5.501
202512 1.016 130.366 1.041
202603 -0.083 132.262 -0.084
202606 -1.462 133.527 -1.462

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.40 mean?
Mercer International (MERC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.40 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors.
Is Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Mercer International's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.40. Overall, Mercer International has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to ITP and SLVM?
Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $9.40 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercer International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercer International (MERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.74, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 91.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.40. Mercer International's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $9.40 as of Jun. 2026. 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.

Is Mercer International (MERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercer International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 91.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.74. GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MERC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $9.40
  • GF Value™: $5.74 vs. price of $0.50 (91.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mercer International Business Description

Other Exchanges AEZ:Germany
Address 700 West Pender Street, Suite 1120, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1G8
Mercer International Inc is a forest products company with two reportable operating segments in pulp and solid wood. The pulp segment consists of the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pulp, electricity, and chemicals. The company has a geographical presence in the USA, Germany, China, and Other countries, where the maximum of revenue is generated from the China. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Pulp segment.
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