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Mercer International (NAS:MERC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Mercer International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,607 Mil.
Mercer International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-433 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Mercer International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercer International's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Mercer International's current Enterprise Value is $1,596 Mil.
Mercer International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-433 Mil.
* 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 (MERC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.69 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Mercer International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mercer International's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.69. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 194 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Mercer International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.24, based on 194 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.69. 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 $5.75, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.69. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.69 as of Aug. 14, 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 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.75.
GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MERC:
EV-to-EBIT: -3.69
GF Value™: $5.75 vs. price of $0.50 (91.3% below fair value)
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 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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