CLW (Clearwater Paper) Insider Ownership: 11.81 % (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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CLW Clearwater Paper Corp CLW
52 GF Score
Price $20.73
GF Value $31.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Clearwater Paper Insider Ownership?

Clearwater Paper CLW +0.48% 52 Insider Ownership is 11.81 % as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Clearwater Paper's insider ownership is 11.81%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Clearwater Paper's Institutional Ownership is 80.92%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Clearwater Paper's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 97.97%.

Clearwater Paper Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Clearwater Paper Insider Ownership Chart

Clearwater Paper Historical Data

The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 10.84 10.84 10.84 10.88 10.88 10.89 10.89 11.87 11.87 11.81
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Clearwater Paper Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 11.81 % mean?
Clearwater Paper (CLW) has a Insider Ownership of 11.81 % as of Aug. 18, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Insider Ownership too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Insider Ownership is 11.81 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Insider Ownership of 11.81 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Forest Products company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Insider Ownership is 11.81 %. 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 $31.30, compared to a current price of $20.73 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 11.81 %. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current Insider Ownership is 11.81 % as of Aug. 18, 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 $20.73 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.30. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CLW:

  • Insider Ownership: 11.81 %
  • GF Value™: $31.30 vs. price of $20.73 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 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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