Mercer International Inc (MERC) — Financial Flexibility Index
Mercer International Inc (MERC) has a Financial Flexibility Index of -0.04x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-72.50 Million (operating CF $-85.67 Million minus capex $13.17 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities ($1.97 Billion). Check Mercer International Inc strategic asset allocation index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Mercer International Inc Financial Flexibility Index (1990–2025)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for Mercer International Inc across 36 annual periods. See Mercer International Inc current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for Mercer International Inc (1990–2025)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for Mercer International Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see MERC stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.05x | $97.17 Million | $8.59 Million | $1.97 Billion | ▼ -48.3% |
| 2024 | 0.10x | $174.52 Million | $90.20 Million | $1.83 Billion | ▲ +186.7% |
| 2023 | 0.03x | $67.32 Million | $-69.00 Million | $2.03 Billion | ▼ -88.4% |
| 2022 | 0.29x | $539.90 Million | $360.66 Million | $1.89 Billion | ▲ +38.3% |
| 2021 | 0.21x | $343.04 Million | $182.21 Million | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +162.0% |
| 2020 | 0.08x | $120.73 Million | $41.56 Million | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -68.2% |
| 2019 | 0.25x | $376.94 Million | $244.28 Million | $1.52 Billion | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2018 | 0.23x | $324.28 Million | $236.67 Million | $1.39 Billion | ▲ +35.4% |
| 2017 | 0.17x | $201.62 Million | $141.93 Million | $1.17 Billion | ▼ -27.7% |
| 2016 | 0.24x | $185.15 Million | $140.78 Million | $779.58 Million | ▼ -9.4% |
| 2015 | 0.26x | $209.56 Million | $159.22 Million | $799.84 Million | ▲ +26.5% |
| 2014 | 0.21x | $183.98 Million | $144.59 Million | $887.93 Million | ▲ +203.2% |
| 2013 | 0.07x | $82.03 Million | $36.33 Million | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -25.2% |
| 2012 | 0.09x | $109.34 Million | $60.80 Million | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -42.7% |
| 2011 | 0.16x | $192.94 Million | $143.94 Million | $1.21 Billion | ▲ +23.3% |
| 2010 | 0.13x | $172.34 Million | $121.40 Million | $1.33 Billion | ▲ +95.0% |
| 2009 | 0.07x | $94.77 Million | $53.47 Million | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +388.4% |
| 2008 | 0.01x | $19.26 Million | $-16.52 Million | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -43.1% |
| 2007 | 0.02x | $35.07 Million | $27.96 Million | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -68.5% |
| 2006 | 0.08x | $108.44 Million | $64.97 Million | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +183.2% |
| 2005 | 0.03x | $39.44 Million | $13.42 Million | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -87.2% |
| 2004 | 0.21x | $309.19 Million | $13.01 Million | $1.48 Billion | ▼ -53.0% |
| 2003 | 0.44x | $448.44 Million | $39.53 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2002 | 0.50x | $250.97 Million | $41.73 Million | $498.66 Million | ▲ +298.7% |
| 2001 | 0.13x | $33.50 Million | $26.66 Million | $265.41 Million | ▼ -12.1% |
| 2000 | 0.14x | $39.95 Million | $39.95 Million | $278.25 Million | ▲ +686.6% |
| 1999 | -0.02x | $-8.64 Million | $-8.64 Million | $352.82 Million | ▼ -105.0% |
| 1998 | 0.49x | $88.30 Million | $18.50 Million | $180.30 Million | ▲ +25.9% |
| 1997 | 0.39x | $29.10 Million | $16.00 Million | $74.80 Million | ▲ +225.3% |
| 1996 | 0.12x | $10.20 Million | $-8.00 Million | $85.30 Million | ▲ +420.3% |
| 1995 | -0.04x | $-3.80 Million | $-12.20 Million | $101.80 Million | ▼ -110.3% |
| 1994 | 0.36x | $44.60 Million | $34.80 Million | $123.20 Million | ▲ +9486.1% |
| 1993 | 0.00x | $500.00K | $-18.40 Million | $132.40 Million | ▲ +108.7% |
| 1992 | -0.04x | $-3.20 Million | $-3.20 Million | $73.70 Million | ▼ -140.7% |
| 1991 | 0.11x | $10.00 Million | $8.90 Million | $93.70 Million | ▲ +154.1% |
| 1990 | -0.20x | $-3.00 Million | $-3.00 Million | $15.20 Million | — |