MERC (Mercer International) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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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 Growth Rank?

Mercer International MERC -3.87% 45 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. 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.

Mercer International has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Mercer International Growth Rank Related Terms

MERC vs ITP, SLVM: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Mercer International (MERC) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Mercer International's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Mercer International's Growth Rank too high?
Mercer International's current Growth Rank of 4 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to ITP and SLVM?
Mercer International's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Mercer International's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. Mercer International's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Growth Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (MERC), the current Growth Rank is 4 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:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • 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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