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Clearwater PaperCLW +1.91%65 Days Sales Outstanding is 39.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 30.47. GuruFocus rates CLW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Forest Products companies, Clearwater Paper ranks better than 75.45% on this metric.
Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Clearwater Paper Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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CLW vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Clearwater Paper Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CLW) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 39.30 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 30.47. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.88 to 48.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #68 out of 277 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.30 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 30.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.88 to a high of 48.70. The Forest Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83. Clearwater Paper's value of 39.30 is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #68 out of 277 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 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #68 out of 277 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Clearwater Paper in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83. Clearwater Paper's value of 39.30 is 25.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.88 to 48.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.47 vs. the industry median of 52.83, Clearwater Paper has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Forest Products companies is 52.83, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearwater Paper's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.30 is 25.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.30, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 30.47. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.76, compared to a current price of $21.29 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.30, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 30.47 and 25.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 52.83. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.30 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 $21.29 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.76.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLW:
Days Sales Outstanding: 39.30 (29% above median its 10-year median of 30.47)
GF Value™: $28.76 vs. price of $21.29 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% below the Forest Products median (#68 of 277)
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 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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