CLW:NYE-Clearwater Paper Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Paper & Paper Products | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 51.91

Change

+0.58 (+1.13)%

Market Cap

USD 1.07B

Volume

0.12M

Analyst Target

USD 50.50
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Clearwater Paper Corp is a producer of private label tissue and paperboard products. The Company manufactures consumer tissue, away-from-home tissue, parent roll tissue, bleached paperboard and pulp at manufacturing facilities across the nation.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing CLW

FDM First Trust Dow Jones Sel.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-1.27 (-1.28%)

USD 0.17B
XSVM Invesco S&P SmallCap Valu.. 0.00 % 0.39 %

-1.01 (-1.28%)

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RZV Invesco S&P SmallCap 600.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-1.98 (-1.28%)

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SIXS 6 Meridian Small Cap Equi.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.58 (-1.28%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Paper & Paper Products) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 43.72% 100% F 97% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 43.72% 83% B 97% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 60.12% 83% B 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 60.12% 83% B 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 189.19% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 189.19% 100% F 92% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 21.25% 100% F 85% B
Dividend Return 21.25% 100% F 83% B
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 41.39% 20% F 24% F
Risk Adjusted Return 51.34% 80% B- 73% C
Market Capitalization 1.07B 50% F 52% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Paper & Paper Products) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.00 83% 82%
Price/Book Ratio 1.00 50% 71%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.37 33% 65%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 4.03 50% 68%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 15.84% 67% 75%
Return on Invested Capital 12.40% 83% 73%
Return on Assets 6.59% 83% 81%
Debt to Equity Ratio 69.13% 67% 49%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.