Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) Receivables Turnover: 1.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:AEZ Mercer International Inc FRA:AEZ
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Price €0.58
GF Value €5.39
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What is Mercer International Receivables Turnover?

Mercer International FRA:AEZ -3.17% 38 Receivables Turnover is 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEZ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks worse than 61.57% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Mercer International's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €423 Mil. Mercer International's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €258 Mil. Hence, Mercer International's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.64.


Mercer International  (FRA:AEZ) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


Mercer International Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Mercer International Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

Mercer International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Mercer International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:AEZ vs ITP, SLVM: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Mercer International Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1595.332 / ((295.573 + 231.009) / 2 )
=1595.332 / 263.291
=6.06

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

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=423.248 / ((231.009 + 284.646) / 2 )
=423.248 / 257.8275
=1.64

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.64 mean?
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #173 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Mercer International's Receivables Turnover too high?
Mercer International's current Receivables Turnover is 1.64. The Forest Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.69. Mercer International's value of 1.64 is 75.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #173 out of 281 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 Receivables Turnover compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #173 out of 281 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Mercer International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.69. Mercer International's value of 1.64 is 75.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Forest Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Forest Products companies is 6.69, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercer International's current Receivables Turnover of 1.64 is 75.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current Receivables Turnover is 1.64. 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 €5.39, compared to a current price of €0.58 — trading 89.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.64 and 75.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 6.69. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.64 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 €0.58 is trading 89.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.39. GuruFocus considers Mercer International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEZ:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.64
  • GF Value™: €5.39 vs. price of €0.58 (89.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.5% below the Forest Products median (#173 of 281)

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

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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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