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Clearwater Paper's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €42.75.
During the past 12 months, Clearwater Paper's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Clearwater Paper was 38.80% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
Clearwater Paper's current price is €18.10. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €42.75. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Clearwater Paper is 0.42.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Clearwater Paper was 2.39. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.99.
Warning Sign:
Clearwater Paper Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.43) is close to 1-year high of 0.43.
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Clearwater Paper Book Value per Share Related Terms
Clearwater Paper Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:5WC vs MERC, ITP: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clearwater Paper PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a Book Value per Share of €42.75 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Book Value per Share too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Book Value per Share is €42.75. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's Book Value per Share compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Book Value per Share of €42.75 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Book Value per Share is €42.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearwater Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.65, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €42.75. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current Book Value per Share is €42.75 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.65.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:
Book Value per Share: €42.75
GF Value™: €27.65 vs. price of €18.10 (34.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5WC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clearwater Paper Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and supplier of Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products. The company products includes: SBS paperboard which is a premium paperboard grade that is frequently used to produce folding cartons, food service, commercial printing items. It generates maximum revenue from Pulp and Paperboard segment. Company operate in United States and have globalized access too. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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