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Mercer International's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-27 Mil. Mercer International's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-108 Mil.
Mercer International (NAS:MERC) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Mercer International had a gross margin of -5.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Mercer International Gross Profit Related Terms
Mercer International Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $-108 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Mercer International (MERC) has a Gross Profit of $-108 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors.
Is Mercer International's Gross Profit too high?
Mercer International's current Gross Profit is $-108 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to ITP and SLVM?
Mercer International's Gross Profit of $-108 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Forest Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current Gross Profit is $-108 Mil. 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 $5.77, compared to a current price of $0.39 — trading 93.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $-108 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current Gross Profit is $-108 Mil 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 (MERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercer International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.39 is trading 93.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.77.
GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MERC:
Gross Profit: $-108 Mil
GF Value™: $5.77 vs. price of $0.39 (93.2% 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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