CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CLW • US18538R1032

13.6785 USD
-0.27 (-1.95%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 02:15 PM
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This CLW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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CLW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. CLW scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CLW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. CLW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CLW has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year CLW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CLW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • CLW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CLW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of -1.17%, CLW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of -2.25%, CLW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CLW's Return On Invested Capital of 1.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLW outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.17%
ROE -2.25%
ROIC 1.38%
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)12.27%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CLW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of CLW (1.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CLW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 7.43%, CLW is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • CLW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.43%
OM growth 3Y-47.67%
OM growth 5Y-32.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-25.23%
GM growth 5Y-13.94%
CLW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. CLW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLW is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CLW has less shares outstanding
  • CLW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CLW is higher compared to a year ago.
CLW Yearly Shares OutstandingCLW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
CLW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CLW has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that CLW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CLW (2.20) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CLW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CLW (0.42) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC6.72%
CLW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CLW has a Current Ratio of 2.43. This indicates that CLW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CLW has a Current ratio (2.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CLW has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CLW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CLW has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLW outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.13
CLW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. CLW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CLW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -448.91%.
  • The Revenue for CLW has decreased by -17.26% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • CLW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-448.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.26%
Revenue growth 3Y9.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%-19.97%

3.2 Future

  • CLW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.84% yearly.
  • CLW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.84%
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3Y29.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CLW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CLW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. CLW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CLW reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CLW. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CLW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CLW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CLW is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.64
CLW Per share dataCLW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLW's earnings are expected to grow with 29.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3Y29.84%

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5. CLW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CLW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CLW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CLEARWATER PAPER CORP

NYSE:CLW (3/12/2026, 2:15:01 PM)

13.6785

-0.27 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners85.55%
Inst Owner Change4.56%
Ins Owners3.23%
Ins Owner Change12.36%
Market Cap219.40M
Revenue(TTM)1.56B
Net Income(TTM)-18.60M
Analysts77.14
Price Target20.06 (46.65%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-251.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-516.48%
Max EPS beat(2)13.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-120.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-516.48%
Max EPS beat(4)98.02%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-86.95%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-54.43%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-52.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.42%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.57%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.1%
PT rev (1m)-16.9%
PT rev (3m)-34.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-139.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7025%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.14
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.98
P/B 0.27
P/tB 0.27
EV/EBITDA 4.64
EPS(TTM)-3.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.8
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-4.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY5.56%
SpS96.97
BVpS51.45
TBVpS51.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.17%
ROE -2.25%
ROCE 1.74%
ROIC 1.38%
ROICexc 1.41%
ROICexgc 1.41%
OM 1.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.43%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)12.27%
ROE(5y)7.87%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-33.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-33.2%
OM growth 3Y-47.67%
OM growth 5Y-32.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-25.23%
GM growth 5Y-13.94%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 96.1%
Cap/Sales 5.71%
Interest Coverage 1.5
Cash Conversion 10.49%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score4
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)95.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-448.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%43.24%
EPS Next Y12.84%
EPS Next 2Y29.98%
EPS Next 3Y29.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.26%
Revenue growth 3Y9.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%-19.97%
Revenue Next Year-5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y728.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-34.84%
EBIT Next Year174.84%
EBIT Next 3Y60.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-38.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-80.13%
OCF growth 3Y-56.7%
OCF growth 5Y-45.21%

CLEARWATER PAPER CORP / CLW FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CLW.


What is the valuation status of CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CLEARWATER PAPER CORP?

CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLEARWATER PAPER CORP (CLW) is expected to grow by 12.84% in the next year.