MRCY Performance Analysis - Mercury Systems | 12.2% 12M Return
12M Return: 12.2% | -5.3% vs S&P 500 | Volatility: 50% | Relative Strength, Momentum & Peer Ranking
RS IBD
16.49
Top 59% in Peers
Idiosyncratic Score
27.65
Top 57% in Peers
Total Return 3m
-24.7%
Top 8% in Peers
Total Return 12m
12.18%
Top 39% in Peers
P/E
P/E Trailing0.00
P/E Forward50.0
High / Low 52w
52 Week High127.81 USD
52 Week Low65.98 USD
Sentiment
Buy Signal ±3-0.37
VRO Trend ±10030.08
Drawdowns 3y
Max Drawdown36.27%
Median Drawdown10.60%
Compare vs 64 peers in
Aerospace & Defense
Total Return: MRCY vs Peers
5y Drawdown (Underwater) Chart
Detailed Performance Metrics Updated: 2026-09-11 03:55
Risk-Adjusted Return
| CAGR | 28.7% |
| CAGR / Max DD | 0.79 |
| CAGR / Mean DD | 2.31 |
| CAGR / Median DD | 2.71 |
Market Sensitivity & Volatility
| ATR % | 5.98% |
| Beta | 1.905 |
| Beta Downside | 1.321 |
| Alpha | -13.02% |
| CAPM | 12.68% |
Trend & Momentum
| Current Price | 80.43 USD |
| SMA 20 Distance | +11.49% |
| SMA 50 Distance | +24.69% |
| SMA 200 Distance | +12.93% |
| RSI 14 | 31.6 |
| EMA8 Dist. Percentile | 23.0% |
| Distance to 52W High | -37.07% |
| Hurst Exponent | 0.544 |
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%)
Structural Changepoints
2026-03-09
2026-03-30
2026-07-29
2026-08-17
2026-08-25
Peer Rankings
higher = better
| METRIC | MRCY | PERCENTILE RANK |
|---|---|---|
| RS IBD | 16.49 | 41.4 |
| Performance 1M | -25.97% | 5.5 |
| Performance 3M | -24.70% | 8.6 |
| Performance 6M | -7.41% | 52.3 |
| Performance 12M | 12.18% | 61.7 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.42 | 63.3 |
Top Performer in Aerospace & Defense 5 of 64 peers
Short Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 | 5.93% | 19.05% | 48.37% |
| EMBJ | 3.52% | 1.29% | 39.37% |
| ARXS | 1.60% | -9.62% | 29.82% |
| MILDEF | 1.47% | 0.53% | 20.21% |
| NPK | 2.27% | 7.61% | 14.67% |
| MRCY | -2.59% | -25.97% | -24.70% |
Long Term Performance
| SYMBOL | 6M | 12M | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATI | 25.18% | 160.51% | 1048.30% |
| ATRO | 25.88% | 109.76% | 608.88% |
| DCO | 27.57% | 83.29% | 226.25% |
| BS6 | 29.45% | 64.86% | 636.05% |
| MILDEF | 75.07% | 30.88% | 359.29% |
| MRCY | -7.41% | 12.18% | 76.00% |
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 | 19.05% | 64.86% | 636.05% | 10.5 | 8.62 | 2.10 | -% |
| ATRO NASDAQ Astronics |
3.21B | -2.61% | 109.76% | 608.88% | 40.3 | 27.2 | 1.46 | -% |
| MILDEF ST MilDef |
1.13B | 0.53% | 30.88% | 359.29% | 40.3 | 27.4 | - | 64.77% |
| PKE NYSE Park Aerospace |
680M | -16.64% | 64.77% | 185.99% | 49.7 | 17.1 | 1.49 | 10.72% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
104B | -19.67% | 24.26% | 631.95% | 56.3 | 40.2 | 0.80 | 43.01% |
| KOG OL Kongsberg Gruppen ASA |
28.8B | -3.21% | 20.97% | 1185.30% | 50.3 | 29.6 | 1.52 | -3.89% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
346B | -11.60% | 14.96% | 430.87% | 38.9 | 36.8 | 4.23 | 42.25% |
| ESLT NASDAQ Elbit Systems |
32.9B | -14.44% | 44.29% | 412.71% | 53.5 | 9.66 | 8.79 | 39.91% |
| ACLN SW Accelleron Industries |
8.80B | 0.74% | 7.56% | 371.70% | 32.3 | 20.8 | - | -% |
Compare MRCY vs S&P 500
Total Return vs S&P 500
| PERIOD | MRCY | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | -2.59% | -0.96% |
| 1 Month | -25.97% | -1.97% |
| 3 Months | -24.70% | 4.74% |
| 6 Months | -7.41% | 12.50% |
| 12 Months | 12.18% | 17.48% |
| 5 Years | 76.00% | 82.55% |
FAQ
Does MRCY outperform the market?
No, MRCY underperforms the market. Over the past 12 months, MRCY returned 12.18% compared to 17.48% for the S&P 500.
What is the MRCY return over the last 12 months?
MRCY has returned 12.18% over the past 12 months, including dividends. Over 3 months the return was -24.70%, and over 5 years 76.00%.
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 12.40%.
MRCY vs Sectors 12m
Relative Performance vs S&P Sectors
Sorted by outperformance, Positive = MRCY beats sector.
| SECTOR | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | 15.3% |
| Communication Services | XLC | 13.7% |
| Communication Services | XLC | 13.7% |
| Real Estate | XLRE | 5.8% |
| Consumer Staples | XLP | 5.4% |
| Financials | XLF | 3.5% |
| Materials | XLB | -1.8% |
| Industrials | XLI | -2% |
| Health Care | XLV | -10.6% |
| Technology | XLK | -25.7% |
| Energy | XLE | -38.1% |
MRCY vs Asset Classes 12m
Relative Performance vs Major Asset Classes
| ASSET CLASS | ETF | DIFFERENCE 12M |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | SPY | -5.3% |
| Emerging Market | EEM | -20.4% |
| Gold | GLD | -6% |
| Long-Term Bonds | TLT | 18% |
| Risk-Free Cash | SHY | 10.4% |