Clearwater Paper Corporation
CLWBasic MaterialsNASDAQPaper & Paper Products · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Clearwater Paper Corporation focuses on Paper & Paper Products services and products. Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $311.1M, it sits in small-cap territory. The company offers SBS paperboard for use in folding cartons, food service, and commercial printing items; folding carton paperboards, such as blister, carded packaging, and top sheet products; food service paperboard, including liquid packaging, and cup and plate categories, as well as rigid containers comprising juice, milk, and wine; and custom sheeting and slitting of paperboard products.
Market Cap
$311.1M
Beta
0.33
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-16.53
EPS (TTM)
$-5.27
EPS (Fwd)
$-1.17
ROE
-10.4%
ROA
-2.7%
Cash
$95.4M
Total Debt
$373.1M
Free CF
-$9.8M
52W Change
-3.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CLW stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, CLW finished 9.05% above its 150-day moving average ($17.12) and 8.80% above its 200-day moving average ($17.16). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CLW overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, CLW's RSI(14) was 21.4, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $95.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $373.1M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$9.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -10.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has grown from $1.20B (2022) to $1.56B (2025), reflecting a 30% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Clearwater Paper Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Clearwater Paper Corporation and its sector.