Mercia Asset Management (GB:MERC)
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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 - 34.76 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.25K
Average Volume (3M)433.28K
Market Cap
£121.65M
Enterprise Value91.61M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£34.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.15M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.9
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding423,139,560
10 Day Avg. Volume493,965
30 Day Avg. Volume433,276
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.22
Price to Book (P/B)0.59
Price to Sales (P/S)3.13
P/FCF Ratio12.81
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)£34.97M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt-to-equity provides durable financial flexibility. It reduces solvency risk, lets Mercia support portfolio companies, pursue buybacks or co-investments, and withstand market downturns without relying on costly external financing.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained free cash flow growth underpins the firm's ability to reinvest in funds, cover operating costs, fund strategic buybacks, and support follow-on investments for portfolio companies, strengthening long-term capital allocation and resilience.
Diversified Fee-Based Business ModelA mix of recurring management fees, performance-linked fees, exit-related income and advisory/partnership revenues creates structural diversification. This reduces dependence on any single income source and supports more stable AUM-linked cash flows over time.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Revenue Growth TrendsDivergent growth signals—an overall negative revenue growth metric versus a recent 5.7% uptick—indicate inconsistent top-line trends. Such volatility in revenue undermines predictability of fee income and complicates medium-term AUM and cash flow planning.
Modest Return On EquityROE of 1.8% is low for an asset manager and implies limited profit generation from equity. Persistently modest ROE constrains the firm's ability to deliver strong shareholder returns and may reflect structural fee pressure or underperformance in portfolio returns.
Volatility In Margins And Cash FlowDocumented historical volatility in margins and cash flow makes distributable earnings and performance fees less predictable. This increases operational risk, complicates long-term budgeting, and may limit consistent dividend or buyback programs during downturns.
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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 34.76 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mercia Asset Management’s market cap?
Mercia Asset Management’s market cap is £121.65M.
When is Mercia Asset Management’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mercia Asset Management’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Mercia Asset Management’s earnings last quarter?
Mercia Asset Management released its earnings results on Dec 02, 2025. The company reported 0.004 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.004 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 0.39 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.29%. 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 423,139,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mercia Asset Management’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mercia Asset Management reported an EPS of 0.004 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.087%.
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?
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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)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £20.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.11%
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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