Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

Clearwater Paper Corporation is in the Basic Materials sector and Paper, Lumber & Forest Products industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 25/100.

Quick answer for CLW

Clearwater Paper Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 25/100. The stored market price is $20.91. Its financial score is 18/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What Clearwater Paper Corporation does

Clearwater Paper Corporation is an enterprise engaged in the manufacturing and supply of bleached paperboards, alongside various tissue products for consumers and parent roll applications, serving both the United States and international markets. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment delivers a diverse portfolio of items, including folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups, plates, materials for blister and carded packaging, top sheet and commercial printing papers, and softwood pulp. This division also provides tailored processing services such as custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard. Its primary customers are packaging and folding carton converters, general merchants, and commercial printing firms. The Consumer Products division offers an extensive selection of household paper

CLW financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
25/100
Current price:
$20.91
Market capitalization:
$337.2M
Revenue:
$1.52B
Net income:
$-49.3M
Free cash flow:
$-77K
Cash:
$95.4M
Total debt:
$361.1M
EPS:
-3.04
Financial score:
18/100
Valuation score:
0/100
Revenue score:
34/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $-77K, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
  • The balance sheet shows $95.4M of cash versus $361.1M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 18/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.

How to research CLW

Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.

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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.