MRCY Performance Analysis - Mercury Systems | 95.7% 12M Return
12M Return: 95.7% | +74% vs S&P 500 | Volatility: 55% | Relative Strength, Momentum & Peer Ranking
RS IBD
83.27
Top 10% in Peers
Idiosyncratic Score
93.83
Top 8% in Peers
Total Return 3m
19.3%
Top 90% in Peers
Total Return 12m
95.67%
Top 5% in Peers
P/E
P/E Trailing0.00
P/E Forward71.9
High / Low 52w
52 Week High127.81 USD
52 Week Low49.86 USD
Sentiment
Buy Signal ±30.70
VRO Trend ±10049.44
Drawdowns 3y
Max Drawdown35.04%
Median Drawdown10.31%
Compare vs 59 peers in
Aerospace & Defense
Total Return: MRCY vs Peers
5y Drawdown (Underwater) Chart
Detailed Performance Metrics Updated: 2026-07-15 19:57
Risk-Adjusted Return
| CAGR | 42.4% |
| CAGR / Max DD | 1.21 |
| CAGR / Mean DD | 3.51 |
| CAGR / Median DD | 4.11 |
Market Sensitivity & Volatility
| ATR % | 6.95% |
| Beta | 1.542 |
| Beta Downside | 0.932 |
| Alpha | 65.41% |
| CAPM | 11.41% |
Trend & Momentum
| Current Price | 100.32 USD |
| SMA 20 Distance | +10.47% |
| SMA 50 Distance | +4.69% |
| SMA 200 Distance | -13.76% |
| RSI 14 | 40.5 |
| EMA8 Dist. Percentile | 1.4% |
| Distance to 52W High | -21.51% |
| Hurst Exponent | 0.547 |
Key Levels
Support / Resistance (price, strength)
79 (1.17)
94.6 (0.89)
102 (1.68)
120 (0.95)
Pivot Points (date, price, move %)
2025-10-27: 80.89
2025-11-21: 65.04 (-19.59%)
2026-01-16: 103.84 (+59.66%)
2026-02-05: 74.01 (-28.73%)
2026-03-02: 96.91 (+30.94%)
2026-03-30: 69.06 (-28.74%)
2026-04-17: 88.06 (+27.51%)
2026-04-29: 73.47 (-16.57%)
2026-06-15: 122.17 (+66.29%)
2026-06-26: 102.95 (-15.73%)
2026-07-06: 128.45 (+24.77%)
2026-07-13: 96.5 (-24.87%)
Structural Changepoints
2025-12-18
2026-01-15
2026-03-09
2026-03-30
2026-06-04
2026-06-25
2026-07-02
Peer Rankings
higher = better
| METRIC | MRCY | PERCENTILE RANK |
|---|---|---|
| RS IBD | 83.27 | 90.7 |
| Performance 1M | -13.47% | 12.7 |
| Performance 3M | 19.30% | 90.7 |
| Performance 6M | 1.72% | 66.9 |
| Performance 12M | 95.67% | 95.8 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.36 | 90.7 |
Top Performer in Aerospace & Defense 5 of 59 peers
Short Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXON | -14.55% | 23.48% | 43.69% |
| MILDEF | -2.05% | -0.14% | 38.83% |
| HXL | 1.77% | 3.30% | 20.12% |
| MRCY | -13.39% | -13.47% | 19.30% |
| AIR | -3.93% | 6.67% | 15.51% |
| EXA | -0.64% | 18.10% | -3.80% |
Long Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 6M | 12M | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATRO | 26.82% | 153.72% | 422.32% |
| PKE | 32.47% | 115.02% | 188.72% |
| MRCY | 1.72% | 95.67% | 55.37% |
| DCO | 51.40% | 90.76% | 231.92% |
| AIR | 33.02% | 79.95% | 292.24% |
| HXL | 22.71% | 73.63% | 98.89% |
Overall Best Picks of Peer Group GARP Metrics
| SYMBOL | MCAP | 1M | 12M | 5Y | P/E | P/E fwd | PEG | EPS cagr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATRO NASDAQ Astronics |
3.58B | -4.28% | 153.72% | 422.32% | 71.8 | 27.2 | 1.46 | -% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
108B | 2.34% | 50.50% | 821.13% | 62.8 | 52.6 | 0.80 | 42.98% |
| CW NYSE Curtiss-Wright |
28.1B | -1.37% | 54.65% | 582.81% | 55.9 | 28.4 | 2.00 | 18.53% |
| PKE NYSE Park Aerospace |
758M | -1.00% | 115.02% | 188.72% | 66.0 | 17.1 | 1.49 | 0.12% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
375B | 3.48% | 35.52% | 505.75% | 44.3 | 48.1 | 8.57 | 44.89% |
| ACLN SW Accelleron Industries |
9.72B | 2.80% | 40.20% | 396.87% | 41.8 | 20.8 | - | -% |
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
10.8B | -0.83% | 62.75% | 502.84% | 8.45 | 7.85 | 1.91 | -% |
| MILDEF ST MilDef |
898M | -0.14% | 3.38% | 309.74% | 39.4 | 30.4 | - | 43.19% |
Compare MRCY vs S&P 500
Total Return vs S&P 500
| PERIOD | MRCY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | -13.39% | 0.55% |
| 1 Month | -13.47% | -0.14% |
| 3 Months | 19.30% | 8.54% |
| 6 Months | 1.72% | 9.48% |
| 12 Months | 95.67% | 21.66% |
| 5 Years | 55.37% | 89.29% |
FAQ
Does MRCY outperform the market?
Yes, MRCY significantly outperforms the market. Over the past 12 months, MRCY returned 95.67% compared to 21.66% for the S&P 500.
What is the MRCY return over the last 12 months?
MRCY has returned 95.67% over the past 12 months, including dividends. Over 3 months the return was 19.30%, and over 5 years 55.37%.
How risky is MRCY?
MRCY has relatively low risk with a maximum drawdown of 35.04% over the past 3 years. The average drawdown is 12.07%.
MRCY vs Sectors 12m
Relative Performance vs S&P Sectors
Sorted by outperformance, Positive = MRCY beats sector.
| SECTOR | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | 90.6% |
| Communication Services | XLC | 90.2% |
| Consumer Staples | XLP | 89.7% |
| Financials | XLF | 87.1% |
| Real Estate | XLRE | 85.7% |
| Materials | XLB | 82.4% |
| Materials | XLB | 82.4% |
| Health Care | XLV | 76.4% |
| Industrials | XLI | 74.6% |
| Energy | XLE | 62.4% |
| Technology | XLK | 51.3% |
MRCY vs Asset Classes 12m
Relative Performance vs Major Asset Classes
| ASSET CLASS | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | SPY | 74% |
| Emerging Market | EEM | 57.1% |
| Gold | GLD | 74.9% |
| Long-Term Bonds | TLT | 93% |
| Risk-Free Cash | SHY | 92.7% |