(CLW) Clearwater Paper - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US18538R1032

Paperboard, Packaging, Cups, Plates, Printing

CLW EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CLW over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.62, "2020-06": 1.37, "2020-09": 1.28, "2020-12": 1.36, "2021-03": 0.71, "2021-06": -3.09, "2021-09": 0.11, "2021-12": 0.55, "2022-03": 0.97, "2022-06": 0.86, "2022-09": 1.21, "2022-12": -0.34, "2023-03": 1.4, "2023-06": 1.75, "2023-09": 2.17, "2023-12": 1.04, "2024-03": 1.02, "2024-06": -1.55, "2024-09": 0.35, "2024-12": 11.86, "2025-03": -0.38,

CLW Revenue

Revenue of CLW over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 477.9, 2020-06: 480.5, 2020-09: 457.4, 2020-12: 452.8, 2021-03: 425.9, 2021-06: 406.4, 2021-09: 450.5, 2021-12: 489.8, 2022-03: 488.2, 2022-06: 526.4, 2022-09: 538.8, 2022-12: 526.7, 2023-03: 525.4, 2023-06: 524.6, 2023-09: 278.9, 2023-12: 512.9, 2024-03: 496.2, 2024-06: 586.4, 2024-09: 393.3, 2024-12: 387.1, 2025-03: 378.2,

Description: CLW Clearwater Paper

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality bleached paperboards, catering to a diverse range of industries including packaging, commercial printing, and consumer goods. The companys product portfolio includes solid bleached sulfate paperboard used in various applications such as blister and carded packaging, liquid packaging, and disposable cups and plates. By offering custom services like sheeting, slitting, and cutting, Clearwater Paper provides tailored solutions to its clients, primarily folding carton converters, merchants, and commercial printers.

In addition to its core product offerings, Clearwater Papers strategic location in Spokane, Washington, allows for efficient logistics and supply chain management, enabling the company to effectively serve both domestic and international markets. The companys establishment in 2005 marked a significant milestone, and since then, it has continued to grow and expand its presence in the paper products industry.

Analyzing the current , we observe that the stocks Last Price is $27.10, which is above its SMA20 ($25.30) and SMA50 ($24.95), indicating a positive short-term trend. However, the stock remains below its SMA200 ($29.20), suggesting that the long-term trend is still bearish. The ATR of 1.33 (4.93%) indicates moderate volatility. Considering the , the companys Market Cap stands at $431.59M USD, with a Forward P/E of 25.32 and a RoE of 22.93%, indicating a relatively stable financial performance.

Based on the and , our forecast suggests that Clearwater Paper Corporations stock may experience a short-term uptrend, driven by its positive short-term trend indicators and stable financials. However, the long-term bearish trend and moderate volatility should be taken into consideration. We predict that the stock price may reach $30.00 in the next few weeks, driven by the companys continued growth and expansion in the paper products industry. Nevertheless, investors should be cautious of potential risks and monitor the stocks performance closely.

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CLW Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 439m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Paper & Paper Products
GiC Sub-Industry Paper Products
IPO / Inception 2008-12-05

CLW Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -30.0
Fundamental 23.8
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -40.4
Analysts 4 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 28.23 USD
Fair Price DCF -

CLW Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CLW Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -52.2%
Growth Correlation 5y -28.1%
CAGR 5y -4.11%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.07
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.85
Alpha -44.87
Beta 0.434
Volatility 40.38%
Current Volume 236.9k
Average Volume 20d 151.5k
What is the price of CLW shares?
As of July 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.85 with a total of 236,853 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.88%, over one month by +5.85%, over three months by +12.73% and over the past year by -36.23%.
Is Clearwater Paper a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Clearwater Paper is currently (July 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 23.77 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CLW is around 28.23 USD . This means that CLW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.43%.
Is CLW a buy, sell or hold?
Clearwater Paper has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CLW.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for CLW share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, CLW Clearwater Paper will be worth about 30.6 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 29.85. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.65%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 37 24%
Analysts Target Price 37 24%
ValueRay Target Price 30.6 2.6%