Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) Institutional Ownership: 49.87% (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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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 Institutional Ownership?

Clearwater Paper FRA:5WC -2.17% 44 Institutional Ownership is 49.87% as of Aug. 01, 2026. 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.

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 49.87%.

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 0.00%.

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 Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Clearwater Paper Institutional Ownership Chart

Clearwater Paper Historical Data

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

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 58.21 56.67 56.30 56.35 55.40 54.93 50.95 50.85 50.29 49.87
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Clearwater Paper Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 49.87% mean?
Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) has a Institutional Ownership of 49.87% as of Aug. 01, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Institutional Ownership too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Institutional Ownership is 49.87%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Institutional Ownership of 49.87% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Forest Products company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Institutional 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Institutional Ownership is 49.87%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 49.87%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC), the current Institutional Ownership is 49.87% 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 49.87%
  • 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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