Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) EPS (Basic): €-1.32 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp STU:5WC
46 GF Score
Price €14.50
GF Value €32.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clearwater Paper EPS (Basic)?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC -1.36% 46 EPS (Basic) is €-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.69. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.32.

Clearwater Paper's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.69. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.32.

Clearwater Paper's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.16. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.52.

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During the past 13 years, Clearwater Paper's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 150.80% per year. The lowest was -59.40% per year. And the median was -1.40% per year.

Clearwater Paper  (STU:5WC) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Clearwater Paper EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Clearwater Paper EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.48 2.56 5.86 11.17 -0.98

Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) 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 -0.35 0.15 -2.81 2.04 -0.69
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Clearwater Paper EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Clearwater Paper's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-15.884-0)/16.169
=-0.98

Clearwater Paper's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-11.072-0)/16.080
=-0.69

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €-1.32 mean?
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a EPS (Basic) of €-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's EPS (Basic) too high?
Clearwater Paper's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.32. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's EPS (Basic) of €-1.32 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 EPS (Basic) for a Forest Products company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current EPS (Basic) is €-1.32. 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 €32.90, compared to a current price of €14.50 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €-1.32. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current EPS (Basic) is €-1.32 as of Mar. 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 €14.50 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.90. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:

  • EPS (Basic): €-1.32
  • GF Value™: €32.90 vs. price of €14.50 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CLW:USA
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.
46GF Score

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€14.50
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