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MERC Stock Chart & Stats
30.00 p
0.50 p(1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
30.00 p
0.50 p(1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range25.03 p - 34.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.25K
Average Volume (3M)433.28K
Market Cap
£111.80M
Enterprise Value91.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£26.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£940.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Dec 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding421,879,550
10 Day Avg. Volume493,965
30 Day Avg. Volume433,276
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)3.46
P/FCF Ratio25.19
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£67.00Price Target Upside123.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£34.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage gives Mercia durable financial flexibility to fund operations, support portfolio companies, and absorb valuation volatility. A conservative capital structure reduces solvency risk and preserves optionality to invest or withstand downturns over the next several months.
Positive Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow even during a loss year indicates strong cash conversion and expense discipline. Reliable cash generation supports working capital, selective reinvestment, and distributions, cushioning the business against earnings volatility in the medium term.
Fee-based Revenue ModelA recurring management-fee model builds a predictable revenue base less reliant on one-off investment exits. Stable fee income from third-party AUM supports steady cash flows, aligns Mercia’s incentives with capital-raising and retention, and underpins durability through market cycles.
Bears Say
Volatile ProfitabilitySharp swings from profit to sizable loss demonstrate weak operating leverage and inconsistent cost control. Such volatility undermines predictability of performance fees and ROE, complicating capital allocation and investor returns planning over the medium term.
Declining RevenueA material year-over-year revenue decline shrinks the fee-bearing base and reduces economies of scale. Persistent top-line weakness limits the growth of recurring management fees, compresses margins, and constrains the firm’s ability to rebuild durable revenue streams over coming quarters.
Choppy Cash-flow TrendAlthough cash-positive, declining and uneven free cash flow limits consistent reinvestment and dividend capacity. Choppy cash patterns increase reliance on balance-sheet cushions and reduce confidence in sustaining strategic initiatives or distributions across multi-month periods.
Mercia Asset Management News
MERC FAQ
What was Mercia Asset Management’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mercia Asset Management lowest share price was 25.02 p and its highest was 34.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mercia Asset Management’s market cap?
Mercia Asset Management’s market cap is £111.80M.
When is Mercia Asset Management’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mercia Asset Management’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 08, 2026 which is in 139 days.
How were Mercia Asset Management’s earnings last quarter?
Mercia Asset Management released its earnings results on Jun 30, 2026. The company reported -0.024 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.024 p.
Is Mercia Asset Management overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mercia Asset Management’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mercia Asset Management pay dividends?
Mercia Asset Management pays a Quarterly dividend of 0.61 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.7%. See more information on Mercia Asset Management dividends here
What is Mercia Asset Management’s EPS estimate?
Mercia Asset Management’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mercia Asset Management have?
Mercia Asset Management has 421,879,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mercia Asset Management’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mercia Asset Management reported an EPS of -0.024 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.087%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mercia Asset Management?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MERC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Mercia Asset Management Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£67.00 (123.33% Upside)
£67.00 (123.33% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mercia Asset Management
Mercia Asset Management PLC functions as a private equity and venture capital firm, dedicating its expertise to a full spectrum of investment stages. This includes initial incubation, seed EIS, early-stage, emerging growth, mid-venture, late-stage, and growth capital funding. The company primarily directs its investments towards technology-driven enterprises spanning diverse sectors such as digital entertainment, consumer services, media, retail, energy, healthcare, industrials, materials, real estate, telecommunications, gaming, internet, software, electronics and hardware, advanced materials, transportation, biosciences, engineering and specialist manufacturing, and life sciences. Geographically, Mercia focuses its capital deployment within the Midlands and the northern areas of the United Kingdom, specifically encompassing the North of England and Scotland. Individual investment sums typically range from £1 million (approximately $1.25 million) to £10 million (approximately $12.52 million). The firm offers financing via direct equity stakes, its managed funds, or through alternative instruments like debt and convertible securities. It aims to secure either controlling (majority) or non-controlling (minority) equity positions and actively seeks board representation within its portfolio companies. Established in April 2014, Mercia Asset Management PLC maintains its principal office in Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom, complemented by additional locations across Europe.
MERC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
67.00 p
▲(123.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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