Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) OCF Margin %: -17.51% (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
View Full Analysis

What is Mercer International OCF Margin %?

Mercer International FRA:AEZ -5.92% 38 OCF Margin % is -17.51% 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. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks worse than 81.36% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Mercer International's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-74 Mil. Mercer International's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €423 Mil. Therefore, Mercer International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.51%.

As of today, Mercer International's current OCF Yield % is -152.31%.

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

FRA:AEZ' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: 11.12   Max: 16.24
Current: -4.04


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Mercer International was 16.24%. The lowest was -3.46%. And the median was 11.12%.

FRA:AEZ's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
81.36% of 279 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 5.54 vs FRA:AEZ: -4.04


Mercer International OCF Margin % Related Terms


Mercer International OCF Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

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

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.10 15.81 -3.46 4.41 0.46

Mercer International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF 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 -0.59 -1.00 -6.56 10.27 -17.51

FRA:AEZ vs ITP, CLW: OCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

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


FRA:AEZ
38GF Score
Mercer International Inc FRA:AEZ
OCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Mercer International OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=7.333/1595.332
=0.46 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-74.101/423.248
=-17.51 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -17.51% mean?
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a OCF Margin % of -17.51% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #227 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Mercer International's OCF Margin % too high?
Mercer International's current OCF Margin % is -17.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #227 out of 279 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 OCF Margin % compare to ITP and CLW?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #227 out of 279 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Mercer International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 5.54, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current OCF Margin % is -17.51%. 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 OCF Margin % is -17.51%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current OCF Margin % is -17.51% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -17.51%
  • 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

Get the complete analysis for FRA:AEZ

OCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€0.63
Price
€5.32
GF Value