Mercer InternationalFRA:AEZ -5.92%38 Dividend Yield % is 10.12% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 172% above its 10-year median of 3.72. 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 140 Forest Products companies, Mercer International ranks better than 99.29% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mercer International is 10.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercer International's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AEZ'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 3.72 Max: 14.15
Current: 10.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Mercer International was 14.15%. The lowest was 1.54%. And the median was 3.72%.
FRA:AEZ's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 99.29% of 140
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.755
vs FRA:AEZ: 10.12
During the past 12 months, Mercer International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -75.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mercer International was 29.50% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was -7.15% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Mercer International (FRA:AEZ) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Mercer International Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Mercer International Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercer International's Dividend Yield % 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mercer International's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercer International's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercer International's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Mercer International Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.075000
2025-06-26
2025-06-26
2025-07-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.867000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Mercer International's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:AEZ) has a Dividend Yield % of 10.12% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. This is 172% above median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, Mercer International's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.54 to 14.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #1 out of 140 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Mercer International's Dividend Yield % too high?
Mercer International's current Dividend Yield % of 10.12% is 172% above median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 14.15. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.76. Mercer International's value of 10.12% is 267.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #1 out of 140 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 Dividend Yield % compare to ITP and CLW?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mercer International ranks #1 out of 140 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Mercer International in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.76. Mercer International's value of 10.12% is 267.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercer International's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.54 to 14.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 2.76, 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 Dividend Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Forest Products companies is 2.76, based on 140 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercer International's current Dividend Yield % of 10.12% is 267.3% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Mercer International and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercer International's current Dividend Yield % is 10.12%, which is 172% above median its own 10-year median of 3.72. 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 Dividend Yield % is 10.12%, which is 172% above median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 267.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.76. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercer International (FRA:AEZ), the current Dividend Yield % is 10.12% as of Jun. 24, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 10.12% (172% above median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: €5.32 vs. price of €0.63 (88.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 267.3% above the Forest Products median (#1 of 140)
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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