Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) FCF Margin %: -5.93% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:AEZ Mercer International Inc FRA:AEZ
38 GF Score
Price €0.50
GF Value €4.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mercer International FCF Margin %?

Mercer International FRA:AEZ -10.18% 38 FCF Margin % is -5.93% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEZ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks worse than 73.93% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Mercer International's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-24 Mil. Mercer International's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €400 Mil. Therefore, Mercer International's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -5.93%.

As of today, Mercer International's current FCF Yield % is -386.34%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AEZ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.3   Med: 4.07   Max: 10.35
Current: -8.33


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Mercer International was 10.35%. The lowest was -10.30%. And the median was 4.07%.

FRA:AEZ's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
73.93% of 280 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.065 vs FRA:AEZ: -8.33


Mercer International FCF Margin % Related Terms


Mercer International FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Mercer International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Margin % 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 -6.36 -13.11 7.12 -20.20 -5.93

FRA:AEZ vs ITP, SLVM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Mercer International FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-68.317/1595.332
=-4.28 %

Mercer International's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-23.679/399.521
=-5.93 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -5.93% mean?
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a FCF Margin % of -5.93% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #207 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Mercer International's FCF Margin % too high?
Mercer International's current FCF Margin % is -5.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #207 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below 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 FCF Margin % compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #207 out of 280 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Mercer International in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current FCF Margin % is -5.93%. 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 €4.95, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 89.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.93%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current FCF Margin % is -5.93% as of Jun. 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 €0.50 is trading 89.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.95. GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEZ:

  • FCF Margin %: -5.93%
  • GF Value™: €4.95 vs. price of €0.50 (89.8% 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.
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