Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a U.S.-based materials company listed on the NYSE under the ticker CLW. Through its common stock, the company is associated with the manufacture and supply of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products in domestic and international markets. Its product range includes paperboard used in folding cartons, food service applications, and commercial printing, as well as packaging grades for blister, carded packaging, and top-sheet uses. Clearwater Paper also provides paperboard for liquid packaging and for cup, plate, and rigid container applications such as juice, milk, and wine packaging. In addition, the company offers custom sheeting and slitting services for paperboard products and sells to packaging converters through sales managers. Founded in 1926, Clearwater Paper is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CLW
$21.01
8.9% Upside
Fair
$22.25
15.3% Upside
Fair
Good
0.0%
0.4x
0.2x
311.1 M
588.8 M
54.5%
96.5%
2.0
-66.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW), including DCF Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$21.01

Estimated upside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$19.47

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$16.34

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$23.17

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$22.25

Analysts imply upside of 15.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

1.52 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.492 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

25.4 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

40.697 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW)

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Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

0.06

Higher caution zone on this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

-66.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Dividend Profile for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW)

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Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

The latest data indicates no current dividend yield for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW). No upcoming dividend amount or event date is currently available.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$21.01
Estimated upside 8.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 8.9%
Analyst Target
$22.25
Implied upside 15.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is $21.01. This implies an estimated upside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is $22.25. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.3%.

The current financial health read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW).

The current market capitalization listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 311.1 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 588.8 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Clearwater Paper Corporation is NYSE-CLW, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 54.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 96.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.