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Mercer InternationalFRA:AEZ -3.17%38 Days Inventory is 66.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 76.61. 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 270 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks better than 67.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AEZ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.51 Med: 76.61 Max: 83.24
Current: 71
During the past 13 years, Mercer International's highest Days Inventory was 83.24. The lowest was 59.51. And the median was 76.61.
FRA:AEZ's Days Inventory is ranked better than 67.78% of 270
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 89.475
vs FRA:AEZ: 71.00
Mercer International's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (73.02) to Mar. 2026 (66.62).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Mercer International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Mercer International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Mercer International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Mercer International's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Mercer International Days Inventory Related Terms
Mercer International Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Days Inventory 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (FRA:AEZ) has a Days Inventory of 66.62 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 76.61. Over the past decade, Mercer International's Days Inventory has ranged from 59.51 to 83.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #87 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Mercer International's Days Inventory too high?
Mercer International's current Days Inventory of 66.62 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 76.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.51 to a high of 83.24. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 89.48. Mercer International's value of 66.62 is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #87 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #87 out of 270 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Mercer International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.48. Mercer International's value of 66.62 is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercer International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 59.51 to 83.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.61 vs. the industry median of 89.48, 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 Days Inventory for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Forest Products companies is 89.48, based on 270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercer International's current Days Inventory of 66.62 is 25.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current Days Inventory is 66.62, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 76.61. 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 Days Inventory is 66.62, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 76.61 and 25.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 89.48. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current Days Inventory is 66.62 as of Mar. 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:
Days Inventory: 66.62 (13% below median its 10-year median of 76.61)
GF Value™: €5.39 vs. price of €0.58 (89.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Forest Products median (#87 of 270)
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 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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