Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) EPS (Basic): €-6.76 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AEZ Mercer International Inc FRA:AEZ
38 GF Score
Price €0.63
GF Value €5.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mercer International EPS (Basic)?

Mercer International FRA:AEZ -5.92% 38 EPS (Basic) is €-6.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEZ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Mercer International's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.68. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.76.

Mercer International's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.68. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.76.

Mercer International's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.68. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.70.

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During the past 13 years, Mercer International's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 272.80% per year. The lowest was -154.00% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

Mercer International  (FRA:AEZ) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Mercer International EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Mercer International EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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Mercer International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.31 -1.12 -1.03 -3.94 -0.68
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Mercer International EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Mercer International's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-425.197-0)/66.934
=-6.35

Mercer International's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-44.977-0)/66.965
=-0.67

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-6.76

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €-6.76 mean?
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a EPS (Basic) of €-6.76 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors.
Is Mercer International's EPS (Basic) too high?
Mercer International's current EPS (Basic) is €-6.76. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to ITP and CLW?
Mercer International's EPS (Basic) of €-6.76 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 EPS (Basic) for a Forest Products company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current EPS (Basic) is €-6.76. 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 €5.32, compared to a current price of €0.63 — trading 88.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €-6.76. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current EPS (Basic) is €-6.76 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 €0.63 is trading 88.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.32. GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEZ:

  • EPS (Basic): €-6.76
  • GF Value™: €5.32 vs. price of €0.63 (88.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs

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.
38GF Score

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