Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Clearwater Paper Corporation stock (CLW) is currently trading at $14.25. Clearwater Paper Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.13. Analyst consensus price target for CLW is $19.67. WallStSmart rates CLW as Underperform.
- CLW PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CLW PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CLW intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CLW stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CLW fair value vs current price
- CLW insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CLW undervalued or overvalued?
- Clearwater Paper Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CLW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CLW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 1025.00% year-over-year
86.58% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 1.40% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Supporting Valuation Data
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.13), Price/Book (0.24) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 1025.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.21) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -6.31%, Operating Margin at 2.56%, Profit Margin at -1.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -6.31% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CLW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CLW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.13x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.41x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 88% below its historical high of 1.05x set in Nov 2010, and 42% above its historical low of 0.09x in Mar 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) · BASIC MATERIALS › PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
The Big Picture
Clearwater Paper Corporation is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.6B with 140% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -120.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 140% YoY, reaching 1.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS peers.
The company is unprofitable with a -120.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -10M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Clearwater Paper Corporation maintain 140%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Clearwater Paper Corporation.
Bottom Line
Clearwater Paper Corporation is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 140% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -120.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(28 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ROME, MARC D. SVP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. | Sell | -81 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HILLMAN, JEANNE M Director | Buy | +1,384.181 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:23:18 AM
About Clearwater Paper Corporation(CLW)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS
USA
Clearwater Paper Corporation produces and sells private label bleached paperboard and tissue products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.