Mercer International Inc. (MERC)

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Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is down 61.0% since the beginning of the year. At $1 per share, MERC is trading 82.7% below its 52-week high of $4. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MERC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $72.

Mercer International Inc. (MERC) has returned -60.96% so far this year and -77.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MERC has returned -17.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, MERC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +414.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -57.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, MERC closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2009 with a return of +103.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 12, 1994 at -33.8%.

Mercer International Inc. has an annualized alpha of 0.69%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock participated in 156.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MERC ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

Mercer International Inc. provided a 9.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mercer International Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mercer International Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Mercer International Inc. was 99.05%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Mercer International Inc. drawdown is 96.01%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Mercer International Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Mercer International Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.