- ISIN
- US18538R1032
- CUSIP
- 18538R103
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Paper & Paper Products
- IPO Date
- Dec 5, 2008
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $339.17M
- Enterprise Value
- $684.67M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$3.06
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.52B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $24.70M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$13.60M
- Year Range
- $11.73 - $23.20
- Target Price
- $18.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -3.14%
- ROE (TTM)
- -6.21%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 215K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $3.89M
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Performance
CLW Performance Chart
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) is up 20.9% since the beginning of the year. At $21 per share, CLW is trading 9.3% below its 52-week high of $23. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $713.
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Returns By Period
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) has returned 20.86% so far this year and -5.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLW has returned -10.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Clearwater Paper Corporation
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 32.10%
- 6M
- 25.03%
- YTD
- 20.86%
- 1Y
- -5.48%
- 3Y*
- -12.96%
- 5Y*
- -6.54%
- 10Y*
- -10.19%
- ALL TIME*
- 3.61%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CLW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 5, 2008, CLW's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +89.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2008 at -62.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CLW closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 5, 2009 with a return of +32.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 20, 2018 at -33.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.33% | -10.88% | -4.07% | -4.66% | 18.89% | -3.80% | 34.12% | 20.86% | |||||
| 2025 | 7.99% | -18.66% | -2.98% | 5.87% | 7.19% | -5.38% | -17.18% | -4.39% | -3.76% | -14.98% | 3.06% | -4.34% | -41.55% |
| 2024 | -8.72% | 19.17% | 11.30% | 3.00% | 17.98% | -8.79% | 14.44% | -40.02% | -14.22% | -11.74% | 7.66% | 9.77% | -17.58% |
| 2023 | 2.12% | -0.05% | -13.40% | 8.02% | -15.82% | 3.06% | 2.91% | 18.80% | -5.33% | -6.73% | 3.73% | 2.99% | -4.47% |
| 2022 | -13.77% | -8.82% | -2.77% | 18.12% | 3.75% | -2.10% | 6.16% | 19.16% | -11.61% | 18.30% | -12.25% | -3.13% | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 0.87% | -8.06% | 7.46% | -11.06% | -14.73% | 1.54% | 1.79% | 10.17% | 17.97% | 9.13% | -3.78% | -8.89% | -2.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Clearwater Paper Corporation has an annualized alpha of 4.30%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 05, 2008.
- This stock participated in 61.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.30%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 38.85%
- Downside Capture
- 61.80%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CLW ranks 38 for risk / return — above 38% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CLW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.79 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.02 | 1.25 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.15 | 2.00 | -2.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.26 | 8.49 | -8.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Clearwater Paper Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Clearwater Paper Corporation was 83.48%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Clearwater Paper Corporation drawdown is 72.07%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-83.48%Mar 2026 | 11y 1mo | — | 11y 6moJan 2015 - now | — |
-72.40%Mar 2009 | 2mo 25d | 2mo 17d | 5mo 12dDec 2008 - May 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-29.30%Apr 2012 | 1y 5mo | 6mo 2d | 1y 11moNov 2010 - Oct 2012 | — |
-25.43%Feb 2010 | 1mo 29d | 2mo 10d | 4mo 9dDec 2009 - Apr 2010 | — |
-21.01%Jul 2010 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 24dMay 2010 - Aug 2010 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CLW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.48% | -56.78% | -26.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -45.82% | -9.10% | -36.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.82% | -18.90% | -58.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -77.82% | -25.43% | -52.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -81.62% | -33.92% | -47.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -72.07% | -1.58% | -70.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.83% | -10.70% | -27.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 26.53% | 2.14% | +24.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Clearwater Paper Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Clearwater Paper Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CLW relative to other companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry. Currently, CLW has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CLW in comparison with other companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry. Currently, CLW has a P/B value of 0.4. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
Income Statement
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