MRCY Performance Analysis - Mercury Systems | 10.3% 12M Return
12M Return: 10.3% | -7.2% vs S&P 500 | Volatility: 48.7% | Relative Strength, Momentum & Peer Ranking
RS IBD
13.19
Top 74% in Peers
Idiosyncratic Score
24.14
Top 67% in Peers
Total Return 3m
-32.4%
Top 6% in Peers
Total Return 12m
10.30%
Top 37% in Peers
P/E
P/E Trailing0.00
P/E Forward48.8
High / Low 52w
52 Week High127.81 USD
52 Week Low65.98 USD
Sentiment
Buy Signal ±3-0.18
VRO Trend ±10030.00
Drawdowns 3y
Max Drawdown36.27%
Median Drawdown10.63%
Compare vs 65 peers in
Aerospace & Defense
Total Return: MRCY vs Peers
5y Drawdown (Underwater) Chart
Detailed Performance Metrics Updated: 2026-09-12 03:55
Risk-Adjusted Return
| CAGR | 28.9% |
| CAGR / Max DD | 0.80 |
| CAGR / Mean DD | 2.32 |
| CAGR / Median DD | 2.72 |
Market Sensitivity & Volatility
| ATR % | 5.78% |
| Beta | 1.906 |
| Beta Downside | 1.323 |
| Alpha | -18.96% |
| CAPM | 12.69% |
Trend & Momentum
| Current Price | 80.61 USD |
| SMA 20 Distance | +10.17% |
| SMA 50 Distance | +23.36% |
| SMA 200 Distance | +12.77% |
| RSI 14 | 32.0 |
| EMA8 Dist. Percentile | 29.0% |
| Distance to 52W High | -36.93% |
| Hurst Exponent | 0.533 |
Key Levels
Support / Resistance (price, strength)
73.8 (1.18)
84.8 (1.35)
93.7 (1.08)
Pivot Points (date, price, move %)
2025-12-18: 68.81
2026-01-16: 103.84 (+50.91%)
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%)
2026-07-17: 92.34 (-28.11%)
2026-07-24: 108.33 (+17.32%)
2026-07-29: 89.92 (-16.99%)
2026-08-17: 115.38 (+28.31%)
2026-09-10: 79.58 (-31.03%)
Structural Changepoints
2026-03-09
2026-03-30
2026-08-17
2026-08-25
Peer Rankings
higher = better
| METRIC | MRCY | PERCENTILE RANK |
|---|---|---|
| RS IBD | 13.19 | 26.9 |
| Performance 1M | -26.15% | 6.9 |
| Performance 3M | -32.44% | 6.9 |
| Performance 6M | -6.27% | 51.5 |
| Performance 12M | 10.30% | 63.8 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.39 | 63.8 |
Top Performer in Aerospace & Defense 5 of 65 peers
Short Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 | 0.81% | 6.87% | 43.52% |
| EMBJ | 2.55% | 5.74% | 35.03% |
| ARXS | -1.48% | -9.74% | 26.75% |
| NPK | 6.62% | 11.61% | 18.69% |
| MILDEF | -4.09% | -1.23% | 14.69% |
| MRCY | -4.84% | -26.15% | -32.44% |
Long Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 6M | 12M | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATI | 26.23% | 161.61% | 1046.97% |
| ATRO | 26.65% | 129.11% | 613.60% |
| DCO | 33.68% | 85.29% | 237.17% |
| BS6 | 28.30% | 63.69% | 633.11% |
| MILDEF | 74.74% | 22.55% | 355.24% |
| MRCY | -6.27% | 10.30% | 76.39% |
Overall Best Picks of Peer Group GARP Metrics
| SYMBOL | MCAP | 1M | 12M | 5Y | P/E | P/E fwd | PEG | EPS cagr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
14.8B | 6.87% | 63.69% | 633.11% | 10.5 | 8.62 | 2.10 | -% |
| ATRO NASDAQ Astronics |
3.21B | -1.24% | 129.11% | 613.60% | 40.3 | 27.2 | 1.46 | -% |
| MILDEF ST MilDef |
1.12B | -1.23% | 22.55% | 355.24% | 40.3 | 27.4 | - | 64.77% |
| PKE NYSE Park Aerospace |
680M | -15.24% | 69.42% | 195.76% | 49.7 | 17.1 | 1.49 | 10.72% |
| KOG OL Kongsberg Gruppen ASA |
28.6B | -5.52% | 20.30% | 1189.55% | 50.3 | 29.6 | 1.52 | -3.89% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
104B | -18.39% | 24.91% | 637.41% | 56.3 | 40.2 | 0.80 | 43.01% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
346B | -12.06% | 15.54% | 430.07% | 38.9 | 36.8 | 4.23 | 42.25% |
| ESLT NASDAQ Elbit Systems |
32.9B | -6.20% | 44.78% | 415.61% | 53.5 | 9.66 | 8.79 | 39.91% |
Compare MRCY vs S&P 500
Total Return vs S&P 500
| PERIOD | MRCY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | -4.84% | -1.15% |
| 1 Month | -26.15% | -0.81% |
| 3 Months | -32.44% | 3.86% |
| 6 Months | -6.27% | 13.61% |
| 12 Months | 10.30% | 17.51% |
| 5 Years | 76.39% | 84.11% |
FAQ
Does MRCY outperform the market?
No, MRCY underperforms the market. Over the past 12 months, MRCY returned 10.30% compared to 17.51% for the S&P 500.
What is the MRCY return over the last 12 months?
MRCY has returned 10.30% over the past 12 months, including dividends. Over 3 months the return was -32.44%, and over 5 years 76.39%.
How risky is MRCY?
MRCY has relatively low risk with a maximum drawdown of 36.27% over the past 3 years. The average drawdown is 12.45%.
MRCY vs Sectors 12m
Relative Performance vs S&P Sectors
Sorted by outperformance, Positive = MRCY beats sector.
| SECTOR | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | 14.4% |
| Communication Services | XLC | 12.3% |
| Communication Services | XLC | 12.3% |
| Real Estate | XLRE | 4.7% |
| Consumer Staples | XLP | 4% |
| Financials | XLF | 2.7% |
| Materials | XLB | -1.7% |
| Industrials | XLI | -4% |
| Health Care | XLV | -10.1% |
| Technology | XLK | -28.9% |
| Energy | XLE | -40.4% |
MRCY vs Asset Classes 12m
Relative Performance vs Major Asset Classes
| ASSET CLASS | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | SPY | -7.2% |
| Emerging Market | EEM | -22% |
| Gold | GLD | -8.8% |
| Long-Term Bonds | TLT | 16.7% |
| Risk-Free Cash | SHY | 8.6% |