The historical rank and industry rank for Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5WC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.35 Med: -0.11 Max: 11.1
Current: -3.54
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Clearwater Paper was 11.10%. The lowest was -7.35%. And the median was -0.11%.
STU:5WC's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 64.06% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06
vs STU:5WC: -3.54
Clearwater Paper FCF Margin % Related Terms
Clearwater Paper FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -2.39% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #180 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Clearwater Paper's FCF Margin % too high?
Clearwater Paper's current FCF Margin % is -2.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #180 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #180 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Clearwater Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current FCF Margin % is -2.39%. 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 FCF Margin % is -2.39%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current FCF Margin % is -2.39% 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:
FCF Margin %: -2.39%
GF Value™: €32.90 vs. price of €14.50 (55.9% 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.
46GF Score
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