Mercer International Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2022: 2.95%

Mercer International Inc (MERC) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.95% as of September 2022. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See Mercer International Inc current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

$75.00 Million

Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$2.54 Billion

All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1999–2020)

This chart shows how Mercer International Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Mercer International Inc (MERC) total assets.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Mercer International Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore Mercer International Inc (MERC) investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	$0.00	0%
Short-term Investments	$75.00 Million	2.95%
Total Liquid Assets	$75.00 Million	2.95%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: Mercer International Inc maintains only 2.95% of assets in liquid form.
This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Mercer International Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Mercer International Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
Xianhe Co Ltd SHG:603733	Paper & Paper Products	0.14%
Zhejiang Kan Specialities Material Co Ltd SHE:002012	Paper & Paper Products	15.81%
Star Paper Mills Limited NSE:STARPAPER	Paper & Paper Products	27.63%
Shrenik Limited NSE:SHRENIK	Paper & Paper Products	0.00%
Celulosa Argentina SA BA:CELU	Paper & Paper Products	0.13%
Minfeng Special Paper Co Ltd SHG:600235	Paper & Paper Products	1.64%
Suzano S.A. SA:SUZB3	Paper & Paper Products	5.63%
Klabin S.A. SA:KLBN11	Paper & Paper Products	1.24%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Mercer International Inc (1999–2020)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Mercer International Inc.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2020-12-31	2.18%	$46.43 Million	$2.13 Billion	-16.22pp
2017-12-31	18.41%	$317.44 Million	$1.72 Billion	+18.03pp
2016-12-31	0.37%	$4.33 Million	$1.16 Billion	-0.41pp
2015-12-31	0.78%	$9.23 Million	$1.18 Billion	+0.01pp
2014-12-31	0.78%	$10.29 Million	$1.33 Billion	-0.23pp
2011-12-31	1.00%	$15.83 Million	$1.58 Billion	-0.13pp
2008-12-31	1.13%	$18.09 Million	$1.60 Billion	+0.62pp
2005-12-31	0.51%	$8.34 Million	$1.65 Billion	-3.10pp
2004-12-31	3.61%	$61.32 Million	$1.70 Billion	+3.60pp
2003-12-31	0.00%	$7.00K	$1.18 Billion	-0.05pp
2002-12-31	0.05%	$322.00K	$629.92 Million	-1.01pp
2001-12-31	1.06%	$4.05 Million	$382.64 Million	-0.26pp
2000-12-31	1.32%	$5.32 Million	$403.66 Million	+0.14pp
1999-12-31	1.18%	$5.39 Million	$455.85 Million	--

pp = percentage points

About Mercer International Inc

NASDAQ:MERC USA Paper & Paper Products

Market Cap

$25.76 Million

Market Cap Rank

#24366 Global

#5244 in USA

Share Price

$0.38

Change (1 day)

+3.89%

52-Week Range

$0.36 - $2.90

All Time High

$16.04