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CLW:NYE-Clearwater Paper Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Paper & Paper Products | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 29.51

Change

-0.26 (-0.87)%

Market Cap

USD 1.07B

Volume

0.27M

Analyst Target

USD 50.50
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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.

Company Website : http://www.clearwaterpaper.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Paper & Paper Products

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ETFs Containing CLW

SLF:AU SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed P.. 1.64 % 0.00 %

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VAP:AU Vanguard Australian Prope.. 1.58 % 0.00 %

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

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WOOD iShares Global Timber & F.. 0.00 % 0.46 %

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1555:TSE Nikko Australia REIT 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 15.35B

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 -0.87% 25% F 17% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.87% 25% F 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -17.45% 25% F 13% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -17.45% 25% F 11% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 42.15% 100% F 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 42.15% 100% F 64% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.12% 50% F 58% F
Dividend Return 7.12% 50% F 50% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.22% 75% C 33% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.09% 50% F 37% F
Market Capitalization 1.07B 50% F 48% 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 25% 0%
Price/Book Ratio 0.75 75% 85%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.63 50% 71%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.57 25% 46%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.31% 50% 31%
Return on Invested Capital 12.40% 75% 74%
Return on Assets 2.30% 50% 50%
Debt to Equity Ratio 69.13% 75% 50%

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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:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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 book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value 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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

Superior Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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 earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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