The Mercantile Investment Trust (MRC) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Mercantile Investment Trust Approach Expert market access As one of the largest UK equity investment trusts and a history stretching back more than 130 years, The Mercantile Investment Trust enjoys a long and successful track record championing quality UK medium-sized and smaller companies. Rigorous research In a segment of the stock market that demands first-hand scrutiny, our disciplined research-based investment approach really sets us apart, providing exceptional access to a diversified portfolio of quality stocks with attractive long-term growth potential. Focused on dividends Our focus on quality companies with strong cash flows also helps to generate an attractive income for shareholders, with the opportunity to target annual dividend growth ahead of the rate of inflation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 226.01 to 228.65
• 50-Day Range: 204 to 246.45
• 52-Week Range: 195 to 269.05
• Volume: 891,289 shs
• Average Volume: 1.97 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £1.70 billion
• P/E Ratio: 4.30
• Dividend Yield: 3.50%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

MRC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MRC shares performed this year?

The Mercantile Investment Trust's stock was trading at GBX 238 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MRC shares have decreased by 4.0% and is now trading at GBX 228.50.
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How were The Mercantile Investment Trust's earnings last quarter?

The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (LON:MRC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 8th. The investment trust reported $8.96 earnings per share for the quarter. The Mercantile Investment Trust had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.56% and a net margin of 94.67%.

How do I buy shares of The Mercantile Investment Trust?

Shares of MRC 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 The Mercantile Investment Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that The Mercantile Investment Trust investors own include B&M European Value Retail (BME), Coats Group (COA), 4D pharma (DDDD), genedrive (GDR), Greencore Group (GNC), IQE (IQE) and Omega Diagnostics Group (ODX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 2/3 Dividend: 12/19/2024
• Ex-Dividend for 2/3 Dividend: 12/19/2024
• Dividend Payable: 2/03/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/08/2025
• Today: 4/18/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: LON:MRC
• CIK: N/A
• Web: am.jpmorgan.co.uk
• Phone: +44-80-07311111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,800
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 53.19
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.30
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £393.55 million
• Net Margins: 94.67%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 20.56%
• Return on Assets: 2.53%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 15.32
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: 11.82

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £415.73 million
• Price / Sales: 4.08
• Cash Flow: GBX 24.58 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.30
• Book Value: GBX 275.66 per share
• Price / Book: 0.83

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 742,285,189
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £1.70 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.16