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Mercer InternationalFRA:AEZ -3.17%38 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.57 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 2.23. 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 136 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.
Mercer International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AEZ'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.23 Max: 8.5
Current: 6.57
During the past 13 years, Mercer International's highest Yield on Cost was 8.50. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.23.
FRA:AEZ's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.15% of 136
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs FRA:AEZ: 6.57
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Mercer International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:AEZ vs ITP, SLVM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mercer International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.57 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #27 out of 136 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Mercer International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mercer International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.57 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 8.50. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Mercer International's value of 6.57 is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #27 out of 136 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ITP and SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #27 out of 136 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Mercer International in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Mercer International's value of 6.57 is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercer International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Mercer International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Forest Products companies is 3.27, based on 136 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercer International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.57 is 100.9% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.57, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 2.23. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.57, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 100.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.27. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.57 as of Jul. 27, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.57 (195% above median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: €5.39 vs. price of €0.58 (89.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.9% above the Forest Products median (#27 of 136)
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 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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