Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) GF Score: 44/100 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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FRA:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp FRA:5WC
44 GF Score
Price €18.00
GF Value €27.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Clearwater Paper GF Score?

Clearwater Paper FRA:5WC -2.17% 44 GF Score is 44 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 49.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper has the GF Score of 44, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 5/10
2. Profitability Rank : 4/10
3. Growth Rank : 2/10
4. GF Value Rank : 4/10
5. Momentum Rank : 0/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Clearwater Paper might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Clearwater Paper  (FRA:5WC) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Clearwater Paper GF Score Related Terms

FRA:5WC vs MERC, ITP: GF Score Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 44 mean?
Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) has a GF Score of 44 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 49.00. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's GF Score has ranged from 36.00 to 80.00.
Is Clearwater Paper's GF Score too high?
Clearwater Paper's current GF Score of 44 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.00 to a high of 80.00. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's GF Score compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's GF Score of 44 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own GF Score has ranged from 36.00 to 80.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Forest Products company?
A good GF Score depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current GF Score is 44, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 49.00. 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 (FRA:5WC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.65, compared to a current price of €18.00 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 44, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.00. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC), the current GF Score is 44 as of Aug. 01, 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 (FRA:5WC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.00 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.65. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5WC:

  • GF Score: 44 (10% below median its 10-year median of 49.00)
  • GF Value™: €27.65 vs. price of €18.00 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5WC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clearwater Paper Business Description

Other Exchanges CLW:USA5WC: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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