Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.02 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 96% Below Median

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FRA:AEZ Mercer International Inc FRA:AEZ
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Price €0.58
GF Value €5.39
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What is Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Mercer International FRA:AEZ -3.17% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEZ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks better than 97.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Mercer International's current share price is €0.581. Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.15. Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AEZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.02

During the past years, Mercer International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.85. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.48.

FRA:AEZ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
97.98% of 248 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs FRA:AEZ: 0.02

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercer International's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.320. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €25.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mercer International  (FRA:AEZ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Mercer International Quarterly Data
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FRA:AEZ vs ITP, SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Mercer International Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.581/25.15
=0.02

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.32/132.2623*132.2623
=6.320

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Mercer International Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.004 102.002 3.895
201609 3.254 101.765 4.229
201612 3.220 101.449 4.198
201703 3.477 102.634 4.481
201706 3.881 103.029 4.982
201709 3.920 103.345 5.017
201712 4.354 103.345 5.572
201803 4.550 105.004 5.731
201806 4.516 105.557 5.659
201809 4.311 105.636 5.398
201812 5.490 105.399 6.889
201903 6.498 106.979 8.034
201906 5.723 107.690 7.029
201909 5.279 107.611 6.488
201912 4.544 107.769 5.577
202003 4.830 107.927 5.919
202006 4.606 108.401 5.620
202009 4.293 108.164 5.249
202012 4.974 108.559 6.060
202103 5.237 110.298 6.280
202106 5.028 111.720 5.953
202109 6.022 112.905 7.054
202112 6.928 113.774 8.054
202203 8.103 117.646 9.110
202206 8.131 120.806 8.902
202209 8.082 120.648 8.860
202212 8.239 120.964 9.009
202303 7.368 122.702 7.942
202306 7.363 124.203 7.841
202309 6.637 125.230 7.010
202312 6.491 125.072 6.864
202403 7.640 126.258 8.003
202406 6.943 127.522 7.201
202409 6.768 127.285 7.033
202412 6.964 127.364 7.232
202503 7.010 129.181 7.177
202506 5.876 129.892 5.983
202509 5.828 130.287 5.916
202512 5.732 130.366 5.815
202603 6.320 132.262 6.320

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.02 mean?
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.02 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #5 out of 248 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Mercer International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.02 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.85. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47. Mercer International's value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #5 out of 248 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercer International has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercer International's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #5 out of 248 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Mercer International in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47. Mercer International's value of 0.02 is 95.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercer International's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Mercer International has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.47, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercer International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.02 is 95.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.02, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 (FRA:AEZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.39, compared to a current price of €0.58 — trading 89.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.02, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 95.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.47. Mercer International's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 27, 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 (FRA:AEZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercer International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.58 is trading 89.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.39. GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.02 (96% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: €5.39 vs. price of €0.58 (89.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.7% below the Forest Products median (#5 of 248)

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


Mercer International Business Description

Other Exchanges MERC:USAAEZ: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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