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Clearwater PaperSTU:5WC +3.05%46 Buyback Yield % is 2.52 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 68 Forest Products companies, Clearwater Paper ranks better than 76.47% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % 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, SLVM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of 2.52 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 10.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #16 out of 68 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Buyback Yield % of 2.52 is near median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 10.91. The Forest Products industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.17. Clearwater Paper's value of 2.52 is 1427.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #16 out of 68 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's Buyback Yield % compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #16 out of 68 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Clearwater Paper in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.17. Clearwater Paper's value of 2.52 is 1427.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 10.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 0.17, Clearwater Paper has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Forest Products companies is 0.17, based on 68 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearwater Paper's current Buyback Yield % of 2.52 is 1427.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current Buyback Yield % is 2.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.94, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 1427.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.17. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.52 as of Jul. 16, 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 €13.50 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.94.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:
Buyback Yield %: 2.52 (near median its 10-year median of 2.63)
GF Value™: €32.94 vs. price of €13.50 (59% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1427.3% above the Forest Products median (#16 of 68)
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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