MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.17B | Feb 16, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $931.62M | Feb 16, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2015 | $1.03B | Feb 16, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2014 | $1.18B | Feb 10, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2013 | $1.09B | Feb 12, 2016 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | 834.14M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2012 | $1.07B | Feb 13, 2015 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | 899.48M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2011 | $1.25B | Feb 21, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2010 | 905.60M | Feb 15, 2013 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.87B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.04B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $1.99B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.28B | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.80B | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $398.20M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $333.15M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $341.20M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $350.60M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $331.17M | Feb 16, 2021 |
Revenue (Net Sales)
Net sales revenue — gross revenue less returns, allowances, and discounts. Used by many manufacturers and retailers as the primary top-line figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $847.33M | Feb 10, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | $946.24M | Feb 10, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2014 | $1.07B | Feb 10, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2013 | $996.19M | Feb 12, 2016 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | 761.85M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2012 | $979.77M | Feb 13, 2015 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | 831.40M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2011 | $1.16B | Feb 21, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2010 | 856.31M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2011 | Dec 31, 2009 | 577.30M | Feb 21, 2012 |
Gross Profit
Revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Gross profit shows how much revenue remains to cover operating expenses, R&D, and administrative costs before calculating operating income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $33.16M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $29.12M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $26.68M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $41.63M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ($46.54M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | $36.71M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2019 | $57.28M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2019 | $110.78M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $89.24M | Feb 21, 2014 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | $112.29M | Feb 21, 2014 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | ($497.89M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | ($85.14M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | ($242.06M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $247.04M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $170.99M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | ($12.98M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $7.55M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | ($8.41M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ($3.39M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ($72.72M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | ($397.75M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $15.01M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | ($188.77M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $392.37M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $346.58M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $15.62M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $13.74M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $10.32M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $24.06M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ($66.11M) | Feb 16, 2021 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $114.44M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $116.43M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $123.18M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $105.83M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $78.93M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $17.54M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $15.39M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $16.37M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $17.57M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $19.57M | Feb 16, 2021 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $8.59M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $90.20M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | ($69.01M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $360.66M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $182.21M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $41.57M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $244.28M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $236.67M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $141.93M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $140.78M | Feb 14, 2019 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $88.58M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $84.32M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $136.32M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $178.74M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $159.44M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $78.52M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $132.03M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $87.01M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $57.92M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $42.53M | Feb 14, 2019 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.04B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.26B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.66B | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.73B | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.35B | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.13B | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $2.07B | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.98B | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.72B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.16B | Feb 16, 2018 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.97B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.83B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.03B | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.89B | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.66B | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.53B | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.52B | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.39B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.17B | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $779.58M | Feb 16, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $68.06M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $429.78M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $635.41M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2022 | $838.78M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2021 | $694.02M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2020 | $601.03M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2019 | $550.40M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2018 | $581.43M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2017 | $550.67M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2016 | $379.13M | Feb 13, 2020 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $35.38M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $30.94M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | ($277.02M) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $230.91M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $336.11M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $598.12M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $370.93M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $217.11M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $256.37M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $301.99M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $206.00M | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $166.07M | Feb 16, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $186.81M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $184.93M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $313.99M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $354.03M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $345.61M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $361.10M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $351.09M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $240.49M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $143.30M | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $136.57M | Feb 16, 2018 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.09B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.04B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $958.92M | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $617.55M | Feb 16, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | $638.04M | Feb 10, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | $673.67M | Feb 12, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | $979.37M | Feb 13, 2015 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | $937.99M | Feb 21, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | 711.40M | Feb 15, 2013 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | 734.09M | Feb 15, 2013 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | (7) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | (1) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | (3) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 3 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 2 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 0 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | 1 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | 0 | Feb 14, 2019 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | (7) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | (1) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | (3) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 3 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 2 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | 0 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | 0 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | 0 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | 0 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | (1) | Feb 16, 2021 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 66.98M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 66.87M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | 66.53M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | 66.17M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | 66.04M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | 65.87M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 65.63M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | 65.20M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | 65.02M | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 64.69M | Feb 16, 2018 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $10.04M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $20.06M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $19.95M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $19.85M | Feb 20, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $17.17M | Feb 15, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $21.89M | Feb 16, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $35.28M | Feb 17, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $40.72M | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $29.87M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $29.73M | Feb 14, 2019 |