CLW (Clearwater Paper) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $41.76 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CLW Clearwater Paper Corp CLW
52 GF Score
Price $22.13
GF Value $32.30
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What is Clearwater Paper Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Clearwater Paper CLW +5.23% 52 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.76 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Clearwater Paper's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $49.247. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $41.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Clearwater Paper's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.50% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Clearwater Paper was 7.80% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-03), Clearwater Paper's current stock price is $22.13. Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $41.76. Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.53.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Clearwater Paper was 3.07. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.03.


Clearwater Paper  (NYSE:CLW) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.13/41.76
=0.53

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Clearwater Paper was 3.07. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.03.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Clearwater Paper Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Clearwater Paper Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Clearwater Paper Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.08 39.69 39.97 41.05 41.76

CLW vs MERC, ITP: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Clearwater Paper Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Clearwater Paper's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=49.247/333.9520*333.9520
=49.247

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.165 241.428 38.959
201612 28.500 241.432 39.422
201703 28.823 243.801 39.481
201706 29.428 244.955 40.120
201709 29.597 246.819 40.045
201712 34.985 246.524 47.392
201803 35.279 249.554 47.210
201806 35.877 251.989 47.547
201809 38.158 252.439 50.479
201812 25.871 251.233 34.389
201903 26.173 254.202 34.384
201906 26.301 256.143 34.291
201909 25.743 256.759 33.482
201912 26.156 256.974 33.991
202003 26.845 258.115 34.732
202006 28.411 257.797 36.804
202009 29.942 260.280 38.417
202012 31.443 260.474 40.313
202103 32.144 264.877 40.527
202106 29.246 271.696 35.947
202109 29.460 274.310 35.865
202112 30.655 278.802 36.719
202203 31.527 287.504 36.620
202206 32.481 296.311 36.607
202209 33.964 296.808 38.214
202212 34.125 296.797 38.397
202303 34.914 301.836 38.629
202306 36.785 305.109 40.262
202309 39.154 307.789 42.482
202312 40.564 306.746 44.162
202403 41.119 312.332 43.965
202406 39.575 314.175 42.066
202409 40.058 315.301 42.428
202412 51.961 315.605 54.982
202503 51.458 319.799 53.735
202506 51.940 322.561 53.774
202509 48.822 324.800 50.198
202512 51.459 324.054 53.031
202603 50.462 330.213 51.033
202606 49.247 333.952 49.247

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.76 mean?
Clearwater Paper (CLW) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.76 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.76. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $41.76 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.76. 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 (CLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.30, compared to a current price of $22.13 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.76. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $41.76 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 (CLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.13 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.30. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CLW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $41.76
  • GF Value™: $32.30 vs. price of $22.13 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clearwater Paper Business Description

Other Exchanges 5WC:Germany
Address 601 West Riverside, Suite 1100, Spokane, WA, USA, 99201
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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