Mercer International Inc (MERC)
Net profit margin
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -242,056 | -134,816 | -42,114 | 127,564 | 247,039 | 301,537 | 303,909 | 253,952 | 170,988 | 83,489 | 21,916 | -7,910 | -17,235 | -76,979 | -83,317 | -64,647 | -9,639 | 108,091 | 148,060 | 154,556 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,902,412 | 2,022,817 | 2,095,191 | 2,150,228 | 2,225,984 | 2,170,471 | 2,102,894 | 1,921,045 | 1,713,879 | 1,611,455 | 1,462,773 | 1,394,244 | 1,358,964 | 1,291,941 | 1,356,264 | 1,439,936 | 1,568,676 | 1,576,750 | 1,533,582 | 1,482,235 |
| Net profit margin | -12.72% | -6.66% | -2.01% | 5.93% | 11.10% | 13.89% | 14.45% | 13.22% | 9.98% | 5.18% | 1.50% | -0.57% | -1.27% | -5.96% | -6.14% | -4.49% | -0.61% | 6.86% | 9.65% | 10.43% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-242,056K ÷ $1,902,412K
= -12.72%
Mercer International Inc.'s net profit margin has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past eight quarters. The company experienced a decline in net profit margin, reaching its lowest point in Q4 2023 at -12.14%. This was a substantial decrease from the previous quarter's net profit margin of -6.40% in Q3 2023. The negative net profit margins in these quarters indicate that the company's expenses exceeded its revenues, resulting in overall loss.
Prior to the recent decline, Mercer International Inc. demonstrated a positive net profit margin in the preceding quarters, with the highest value of 14.11% in Q2 2022. This implies that the company was able to generate profits relative to its revenues during this period. However, there was a notable decrease in net profit margin from Q2 2022 to Q4 2022.
The volatile nature of Mercer International Inc.'s net profit margin may suggest challenges in managing costs effectively or fluctuations in revenue generation. Further analysis of the company's financial performance, including its revenue and expense structure, is recommended to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing its profitability.