MERC Mercer International PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio of MERC can't be determined, as the TTM EPS of -$2.84 is negative. The last recorded PE ratio for Mercer International was 5.04 in March 2023.
MERC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Mercer International for the last ten years is 10.4. In the past ten years, MERC's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2021 quarter at 39.84, when the stock price was $12.75 and the EPS was $0.32. The lowest point was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 2.69 with a price of $12.3 and an EPS of $4.57.
Mercer International PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 154.78% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -59.6% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 3.11 | -32.83% |
| 2021 | 4.63 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 5.3 | -59.6% |
| 2017 | 13.12 | -33.47% |
| 2016 | 19.72 | 154.78% |
| 2015 | 7.74 | 14.67% |
| 2014 | 6.75 | N/A |
MERC average PE ratio chart
MERC PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RYN Rayonier Inc | 29.02 | $4.63B |
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 31.52 | $443.85M |
| IP International Paper Co | 49.43 | $20.61B |
| MERC Mercer International Inc | N/A | $427.97M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercer International's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of MERC can't be calculated, as its EPS of -$2.84 is negative.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mercer International (MERC)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MERC stock has a PE ratio of 3.66.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mercer International (MERC)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MERC stock has a PE ratio of 8.87.
What is the highest PE ratio for MERC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 39.84 and it was in the Jun 2021 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.