MERC (Mercer International) Insider Ownership: 7.81 % (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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MERC Mercer International Inc MERC
45 GF Score
Price $0.39
GF Value $5.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Mercer International Insider Ownership?

Mercer International MERC -3.87% 45 Insider Ownership is 7.81 % as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MERC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Mercer International's insider ownership is 7.81%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Mercer International's Institutional Ownership is 71.93%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Mercer International's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 62.42%.

Mercer International Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Mercer International Insider Ownership Chart

Mercer International Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mercer International can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 6.61 6.62 6.62 6.62 6.62 6.67 6.67 7.15 7.19 7.81
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Mercer International Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 7.81 % mean?
Mercer International (MERC) has a Insider Ownership of 7.81 % as of Aug. 28, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors.
Is Mercer International's Insider Ownership too high?
Mercer International's current Insider Ownership is 7.81 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to ITP and SLVM?
Mercer International's Insider Ownership of 7.81 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Forest Products company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current Insider Ownership is 7.81 %. 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 Insider Ownership is 7.81 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current Insider Ownership is 7.81 % as of Aug. 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 $0.39 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:

  • Insider Ownership: 7.81 %
  • GF Value™: $5.77 vs. price of $0.39 (93.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AEZ: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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