EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Mercer International's Enterprise Value is $1,585 Mil.
Mercer International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-156 Mil. Therefore, Mercer International's EV-to-FCF for today is -10.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MERC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -363.71 Med: 11.42 Max: 311.35
Current: -10.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mercer International was 311.35. The lowest was -363.71. And the median was 11.42.
MERC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 146
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 15.515
vs MERC: -10.18
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Mercer International (NAS:MERC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Mercer International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mercer International's share price for today is $0.6775.
Mercer International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-7.890.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mercer International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Mercer International EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercer International's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Mercer International's current Enterprise Value is $1,585 Mil.
Mercer International's Free Cash Flow 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 $-156 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-FCF of -10.18 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 146 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Mercer International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Mercer International's current EV-to-FCF is -10.18. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 146 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-FCF compare to ITP and CLW?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #999999 out of 146 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Mercer International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Forest Products companies is 15.52, based on 146 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current EV-to-FCF is -10.18. 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 $6.15, compared to a current price of $0.68 — trading 89% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -10.18. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current EV-to-FCF is -10.18 as of Jun. 28, 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 $0.68 is trading 89% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.15.
GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MERC:
EV-to-FCF: -10.18
GF Value™: $6.15 vs. price of $0.68 (89% 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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