(CLW) Clearwater Paper - Ratings and Ratios

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

CLW: Solid Bleached Sulfate Paperboard, Packaging, Top Sheet, Cups, Plates, Printing Items, Custom Services

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 432m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Paper & Paper Products
GiC Sub-Industry Paper Products
IPO / Inception 2008-12-05

CLW Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -27.9
Fundamental 26.1
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength -41.5
Analysts 4/5
Fair Price Momentum 23.18 USD
Fair Price DCF -

CLW Dividends

No Dividends Paid

CLW Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -28.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -81%
Growth Correlation 5y -19.3%
CAGR 5y -2.08%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.04
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.90
Alpha -51.66
Beta 0.434
Volatility 42.44%
Current Volume 179.9k
Average Volume 20d 248.5k
What is the price of CLW stocks?
As of May 11, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 27.10 with a total of 179,868 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.65%, over one month by +8.18%, over three months by -12.30% and over the past year by -45.00%.
Is Clearwater Paper a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Clearwater Paper is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 26.05 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CLW as of May 2025 is 23.18. This means that CLW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -14.46%.
Is CLW a buy, sell or hold?
Clearwater Paper has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CLW.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CLW stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CLW Clearwater Paper will be worth about 25 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 27.10. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -7.6%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 37 36.5%
Analysts Target Price 37 36.5%
ValueRay Target Price 25 -7.6%