PHX vs. CLW

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PHX (PHX Minerals Inc.) and CLW (Clearwater Paper Corporation) are both stocks. PHX operates in Oil & Gas E&P (Energy), while CLW operates in Paper & Paper Products (Basic Materials). At a 0.27 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PHX vs. CLW - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PHX Minerals Inc. (PHX) and Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PHX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CLW

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 24.62%
• YTD: -4.60%
• 6M: -6.74%
• 1Y: -41.13%
• 3Y*: -19.10%
• 5Y*: -10.43%
• 10Y*: -12.39%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PHX vs. CLW - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PHX PHX Minerals Inc.	0.00%	10.88%	29.52%	-14.64%	83.43%	-4.32%	-79.09%	-26.79%	-23.93%	-12.03%
CLW Clearwater Paper Corporation	-4.60%	-41.55%	-17.58%	-4.47%	3.11%	-2.86%	76.73%	-12.35%	-46.32%	-30.74%

Correlation

The correlation between PHX and CLW is 0.04, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.04
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.16
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 8, 2008	0.27

Over the past year, the correlation between PHX and CLW has dropped to 0.04 - well below their long-term average of 0.27, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) PHX : $38.46M CLW : $1.54B
Gross Profit (TTM) PHX : $21.10M CLW : $78.00M
EBITDA (TTM) PHX : $20.95M CLW : $18.50M

Return for Risk

PHX vs. CLW — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CLW

CLW Risk / Return Rank: 12
CLW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8
CLW Sortino Ratio Rank: 10
CLW Omega Ratio Rank: 10
CLW Calmar Ratio Rank: 14
CLW Martin Ratio Rank: 18

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PHX vs. CLW - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PHX Minerals Inc. (PHX) and Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PHX	CLW	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.84	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	-0.24	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.04	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PHX	CLW	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-83.48%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-59.66%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-77.82%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-77.82%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-82.02%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-77.95%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-37.47%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	40.05%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PHX	CLW	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.91%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	37.22%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	48.96%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	46.08%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	52.09%	—

Dividends

PHX vs. CLW - Dividend Comparison

Neither PHX nor CLW has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CLW Clearwater Paper Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PHX PHX Minerals Inc.	0.00%	1.84%	3.50%	3.03%	1.93%	1.84%	3.04%	1.43%	1.03%	0.78%	0.68%	0.99%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PHX and CLW in my portfolio?

PHX and CLW have a correlation of 0.04, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.