Mercia Asset Management (MERC) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Mercia is a private capital asset manager focused on supporting regional SMEs to achieve their growth aspirations. Mercia provides capital across its four asset classes of venture, debt, private equity and proprietary capital: the Group's 'Complete Connected Capital'. The Group has a strong UK footprint through its 11 regional offices, extensive local adviser and personal networks, and university partnerships, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow. Mercia Asset Management PLC is quoted on AIM with the EPIC "MERC".

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 32 to 33
• 50-Day Range: 27 to 34
• 52-Week Range: 22 to 37
• Volume: 204,976 shs
• Average Volume: 597,418 shs
• Market Capitalization: £142.49 million
• P/E Ratio: 0.33
• Dividend Yield: 3.09%
• Price Target: GBX 65.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

MERC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MERC shares performed this year?

Mercia Asset Management's stock was trading at GBX 28.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MERC shares have increased by 13.7% and is now trading at GBX 32.40.

How were Mercia Asset Management's earnings last quarter?

Mercia Asset Management PLC (LON:MERC) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 1st. The company reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter. Mercia Asset Management had a net margin of 1,438.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 223.48%.

How do I buy shares of Mercia Asset Management?

Shares of MERC stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mercia Asset Management own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mercia Asset Management investors own include 4D pharma (DDDD), Omega Diagnostics Group (ODX), Tullow Oil (TLW), B&M European Value Retail (BME), Coats Group (COA), Eurasia Mining (EUA) and genedrive (GDR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/01/2025
• Today: 8/10/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Business Supplies
• Current Symbol: LON:MERC
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.merciatechnologies.com
• Phone: 44 3302 231 430
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,320
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Mercia Asset Management: GBX 65.50
• High Price Target: GBX 67
• Low Price Target: GBX 64
• Potential Upside/Downside: +102.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 97.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.33
• Forward P/E Ratio: 34.58
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £436.32 million
• Net Margins: 1,438.02%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 223.48%
• Return on Assets: 0.31%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.37
• Current Ratio: 4.41
• Quick Ratio: 5.34

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £30.34 million
• Price / Sales: 4.70
• Cash Flow: GBX 12.47 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.60
• Book Value: GBX 42.90 per share
• Price / Book: 0.76

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 439,784,627
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £142.49 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.20