Mercer International Inc (MERC) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Mercer International Inc (MERC) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -8125.2% as of March 2026. Working capital of $449.98 Million (current assets of $834.75 Million minus current liabilities of $384.78 Million) is measured against net assets of $-5.54 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Mercer International Inc (MERC) flexibility index to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Mercer International Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1989–2025)
This chart shows how Mercer International Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -8125.2%, reflecting working capital of $449.98 Million against net assets of $-5.54 Million USD. See how many days can Mercer International Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Mercer International Inc (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Mercer International Inc from 1989 to 2025, covering 37 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Mercer International Inc (MERC) total market value.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 855.4% | $582.18 Million | $68.06 Million | $865.80 Million | $283.63 Million | ▲ +703.3 pp |
| 2024 | 152.0% | $653.47 Million | $429.77 Million | $910.00 Million | $256.54 Million | ▲ +25.1 pp |
| 2023 | 126.9% | $806.47 Million | $635.41 Million | $1.09 Billion | $286.44 Million | ▲ +31.5 pp |
| 2022 | 95.4% | $800.11 Million | $838.78 Million | $1.18 Billion | $378.06 Million | ▼ -17.2 pp |
| 2021 | 112.6% | $781.18 Million | $694.02 Million | $1.06 Billion | $283.12 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2020 | 110.3% | $663.06 Million | $601.03 Million | $874.85 Million | $211.80 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2019 | 106.9% | $588.38 Million | $550.40 Million | $844.70 Million | $256.31 Million | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2018 | 105.8% | $615.31 Million | $581.43 Million | $810.70 Million | $195.39 Million | ▲ +29.2 pp |
| 2017 | 76.6% | $421.87 Million | $550.67 Million | $852.34 Million | $430.47 Million | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2016 | 81.4% | $308.68 Million | $379.13 Million | $401.85 Million | $93.17 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2015 | 74.3% | $284.39 Million | $382.98 Million | $388.81 Million | $104.42 Million | ▲ +14.5 pp |
| 2014 | 59.8% | $262.33 Million | $438.88 Million | $377.83 Million | $115.50 Million | ▼ -28.2 pp |
| 2013 | 87.9% | $306.27 Million | $348.32 Million | $471.77 Million | $165.50 Million | ▲ +13.2 pp |
| 2012 | 74.8% | $275.84 Million | $368.88 Million | $456.26 Million | $180.42 Million | ▼ -12.4 pp |
| 2011 | 87.2% | $320.34 Million | $367.50 Million | $483.74 Million | $163.39 Million | ▼ -21.3 pp |
| 2010 | 108.5% | $308.13 Million | $284.03 Million | $474.64 Million | $166.51 Million | ▼ -7.9 pp |
| 2009 | 116.3% | $143.30 Million | $123.18 Million | $289.14 Million | $145.83 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2008 | 116.9% | $214.90 Million | $183.90 Million | $360.42 Million | $145.51 Million | ▲ +55.9 pp |
| 2007 | 61.0% | $246.41 Million | $404.01 Million | $423.87 Million | $177.45 Million | ▲ +14.5 pp |
| 2006 | 46.5% | $134.35 Million | $288.77 Million | $292.73 Million | $158.38 Million | ▼ -28.2 pp |
| 2005 | 74.8% | $131.60 Million | $176.04 Million | $297.68 Million | $166.08 Million | ▲ +88.1 pp |
| 2004 | -13.3% | $-29.34 Million | $220.45 Million | $280.96 Million | $310.30 Million | ▲ +23.5 pp |
| 2003 | -36.8% | $-61.54 Million | $167.03 Million | $161.43 Million | $222.96 Million | ▼ -41.9 pp |
| 2002 | 5.1% | $6.65 Million | $131.25 Million | $101.06 Million | $94.41 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2001 | 11.8% | $13.85 Million | $117.23 Million | $83.03 Million | $69.18 Million | ▼ -9.5 pp |
| 2000 | 21.3% | $26.66 Million | $125.41 Million | $92.88 Million | $66.22 Million | ▲ +66.9 pp |
| 1999 | -45.7% | $-47.04 Million | $103.02 Million | $69.12 Million | $116.16 Million | ▼ -88.1 pp |
| 1998 | 42.5% | $65.00 Million | $153.00 Million | $121.70 Million | $56.70 Million | ▲ +11.0 pp |
| 1997 | 31.4% | $42.60 Million | $135.50 Million | $100.40 Million | $57.80 Million | ▼ -9.0 pp |
| 1996 | 40.5% | $78.70 Million | $194.50 Million | $132.70 Million | $54.00 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 1995 | 41.0% | $93.10 Million | $227.00 Million | $140.60 Million | $47.50 Million | ▼ -17.4 pp |
| 1994 | 58.4% | $81.40 Million | $139.40 Million | $147.30 Million | $65.90 Million | ▼ -22.4 pp |
| 1993 | 80.8% | $64.50 Million | $79.80 Million | $134.00 Million | $69.50 Million | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 1992 | 65.3% | $27.30 Million | $41.80 Million | $56.20 Million | $28.90 Million | ▲ +37.4 pp |
| 1991 | 28.0% | $13.00 Million | $46.50 Million | $64.00 Million | $51.00 Million | ▼ -11.3 pp |
| 1990 | 39.3% | $17.60 Million | $44.80 Million | $30.40 Million | $12.80 Million | ▼ -14.8 pp |
| 1989 | 54.1% | $19.10 Million | $35.30 Million | $34.00 Million | $14.90 Million | — |