Mercer International Inc (AEZ) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Mercer International Inc (AEZ) has net assets worth €68.06 Million EUR (≈ $79.57 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.04 Billion ≈ $2.39 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€1.97 Billion ≈ $2.31 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check AEZ asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €68.06 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 3.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -12.72% |
| 5-Year Change | -90.19% |
| 10-Year Change | -82.05% |
| Growth Volatility | 32.02 |
Mercer International Inc - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Mercer International Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore AEZ total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Mercer International Inc (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Mercer International Inc from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Mercer International Inc (AEZ) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €68.06 Million ≈ $79.57 Million |
-84.16% |
| 2024-12-31 | €429.77 Million ≈ $502.45 Million |
-32.36% |
| 2023-12-31 | €635.41 Million ≈ $742.86 Million |
-24.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | €838.78 Million ≈ $980.63 Million |
+20.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | €694.02 Million ≈ $811.39 Million |
+15.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | €601.03 Million ≈ $702.66 Million |
+9.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | €550.40 Million ≈ $643.48 Million |
-5.34% |
| 2018-12-31 | €581.43 Million ≈ $679.75 Million |
+5.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | €550.67 Million ≈ $643.79 Million |
+45.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | €379.13 Million ≈ $443.24 Million |
-1.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | €382.98 Million ≈ $447.74 Million |
-12.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | €438.88 Million ≈ $513.10 Million |
+26.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | €348.32 Million ≈ $407.22 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Mercer International Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 2661.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | €345.08 Million | 507.02% |
| Total Equity | €68.06 Million | 100.00% |
Mercer International Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Mercer International Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Ltd
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$73.26 Million |
|
Sab Zenzele Kabili Holdings
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$73.27 Million |
|
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$73.29 Million |
|
Eyenovia Inc
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$73.30 Million |
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XXL ASA
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$73.19 Million |
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WithTech Inc.
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$73.19 Million |
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SAURASHTRA CEM B ORD (BSE)
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$73.16 Million |
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Mercer International Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 429,775,000 to 68,060,000, a change of -361,715,000 (-84.2%).
- Net loss of 497,889,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 10,039,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 146,213,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-497.89 Million | -731.54% |
| Dividends Paid | €10.04 Million | -14.75% |
| Other Changes | €146.21 Million | +214.83% |
| Total Change | €- | -84.16% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Mercer International Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.92x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.11x to 0.92x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €8.47 | €0.94 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €8.92 | €0.94 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €8.39 | €0.94 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €9.12 | €0.94 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €10.51 | €0.94 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €12.68 | €0.94 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €9.55 | €0.94 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €6.43 | €0.94 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €1.02 | €0.94 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Mercer International Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -731.54%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -26.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.92x
- • Equity Multiplier: 29.99x
- Recent ROE (-731.54%) is below the historical average (-50.59%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -7.35% | -2.42% | 0.70x | 4.31x | €-62.28 Million |
| 2014 | 25.78% | 9.63% | 0.90x | 2.98x | €69.27 Million |
| 2015 | 19.71% | 7.31% | 0.87x | 3.09x | €37.20 Million |
| 2016 | 9.22% | 3.75% | 0.80x | 3.06x | €-2.97 Million |
| 2017 | 12.80% | 6.03% | 0.68x | 3.13x | €15.42 Million |
| 2018 | 22.12% | 8.82% | 0.74x | 3.40x | €70.45 Million |
| 2019 | -1.75% | -0.59% | 0.79x | 3.75x | €-64.68 Million |
| 2020 | -2.87% | -1.21% | 0.67x | 3.54x | €-77.34 Million |
| 2021 | 24.64% | 9.48% | 0.77x | 3.39x | €101.59 Million |
| 2022 | 29.45% | 10.83% | 0.84x | 3.25x | €163.16 Million |
| 2023 | -38.09% | -12.14% | 0.75x | 4.19x | €-305.60 Million |
| 2024 | -19.81% | -4.17% | 0.90x | 5.27x | €-128.12 Million |
| 2025 | -731.54% | -26.65% | 0.92x | 29.99x | €-504.69 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Mercer International Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Paper & Paper Products
- Average net assets among peers: $13,419,390,511
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer International Inc (AEZ) | €68.06 Million | -7.35% | 28.99x | $73.26 Million |
| Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited (N3Y) | $25.53 Billion | 5.53% | 1.55x | $3.71 Billion |
| Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited (SCD1) | $14.64 Billion | 4.85% | 2.25x | $64.24 Million |
| Grigeo AB (WM8) | $94.29 Million | 13.01% | 0.41x | $156.06 Million |
About Mercer International Inc
Mercer International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp in the United States, Germany, China, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood. The company manufactures, sells, and distributes pulp, electricity, and chemicals through pulp mills. It also manu… Read more