Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.23 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Clearwater Paper LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC -2.92% 46 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Clearwater Paper's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.

Clearwater Paper's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.17) to Mar. 2026 (0.23). It may suggest that Clearwater Paper is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Clearwater Paper LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Clearwater Paper LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Clearwater Paper LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data

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0.26

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LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.17	0.20	0.22	0.22	0.23

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Clearwater Paper LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Clearwater Paper's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	295.057	/	1356.408
	=	0.22

Clearwater Paper's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	311.832	/	1357.877
	=	0.23

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.23 mean?

Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.

Is Clearwater Paper's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Clearwater Paper's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.23. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to MERC and ITP?

Clearwater Paper's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.23 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Forest Products company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.23. 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 €33.05, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.23. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.23 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 €13.30 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.05. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.23
GF Value™: €33.05 vs. price of €13.30 (59.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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Clearwater Paper Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Forest Products

Comparable Companies MERC ITP OHEL:UPM BSP:SUZB3 OSTO:SCA A SZSE:002078 OSTO:HOLM A LSE:MNDI TSE:3861 BSP:KLBN3 HKSE:02689 XSGO:CMPC SHSE:603733 XLIS:NVG ISX:INKP XLIS:SEM BUE:CELU OSTO:BILL SLVM HKSE:02314

Other Exchanges CLW:USA

Address 601 West Riverside, Suite 1100, Spokane, WA, USA, 99201

Website https://www.clearwaterpaper.com

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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