CLW
Clearwater Paper Corporation
NYSE: CLW · BASIC MATERIALS · PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
$20.24
+2.79% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$326.43M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.22x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.27
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$12 – $24
Volume
0.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
48
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C8.0
Quality
A2.0
Profitability
F5.7
Valuation
C+6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.5
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$21.25
+4.99%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$30.58
Margin of safety
+42.87%
1 Strong Buy0 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $59.40M — positive
+ 42.87% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.45x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at -3.24%
- Revenue declining -4.30% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.08B | $1.14B | $1.38B | $1.56B | $1.52B |
| Net income | $46.00M | $107.70M | $-110.90M | $-18.60M | $-21.50M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-5.27 |
| Free cash flow | $116.70M | $117.00M | $-55.20M | $-76500.00 | $59.40M |
| Profit margin | 2.21% | 9.48% | -8.02% | -1.20% | -3.24% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | BAKER, SHERRI | Sale | 4,634 | $21.42 |
| 2026-07-01 | ROME, MARC D. | Sale | 226 | $15.68 |
| 2026-07-01 | HILLMAN, JEANNE M | Buy | 1,550 | $15.81 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Clearwater Paper Corporation trades at $20.24. Our Smart Value Score of 48/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.53, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.52B. with profit margins at -3.24%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $30.58.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater Paper Corporation's stock price?
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) trades at $20.24, on a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Clearwater Paper Corporation overvalued?
Clearwater Paper Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 48/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $30.58 versus the $20.24 price, a 42.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $21.25, about 5.0% above the current $20.24. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $30.58, a +42.9% margin of safety versus today's $20.24. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Clearwater Paper Corporation's revenue?
Clearwater Paper Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.52B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Clearwater Paper Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 2.53, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustryPAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.22x
ROE-3.08%
Beta0.22
50D MA$19.50
200D MA$16.92
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
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Avg volume0.2M
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