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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.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CLW
$19.57
19.2% Upside
Undervalued
$18
9.6% Upside
Fair
Fair
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0.0%
July 28, 2026
-4.4x
0.3x
0.2x
264.5 M
600.5 M
58.5%
96.6%
2.2
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90.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

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

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$19.57

Estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$17.19

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$21.47

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$18

Analysts imply upside of 9.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

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

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.538 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.489 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

78.3 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

22.25 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)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.84

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.2

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

90.0%

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

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

7

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

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

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
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.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
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.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily 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.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

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

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is currently Strong Sell. 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

Quick answers about Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$19.57
Estimated upside 19.2%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 19.2%
Analyst Target
$18
Implied upside 9.6%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is $19.57. This implies an estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 19.2% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is $18. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 9.6%.

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

The next earnings date currently listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is July 28, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE-CLW) is -4.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 264.5 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 600.5 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 58.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Clearwater Paper Corporation is 96.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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