Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Clearwater Paper Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) has returned -17.36% so far this year and -43.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLW has returned -11.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 5, 2008, CLW's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 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%.

Clearwater Paper Corporation has an annualized alpha of 2.55%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 08, 2008.

• This stock participated in 71.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.05% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.11 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.

CLW ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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.

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 80.90%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.