Clearwater PaperSTU:5WC +1.38%46 Median PS Value is €27.74 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Forest Products companies, Clearwater Paper ranks better than 77.29% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearwater Paper's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5WC'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.69 Max: 1.76
Current: 0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Clearwater Paper was 1.76. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.69.
STU:5WC's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 77.29% of 207
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs STU:5WC: 0.53
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Clearwater Paper's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
14.70
/
27.74
=
0.53
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Clearwater Paper Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Median PS Value 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.
STU:5WC vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3386.
Clearwater Paper's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €81.935.
* 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 Median PS Value of €27.74 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 3920% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #47 out of 207 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Clearwater Paper's Median PS Value too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Median PS Value of €27.74 is 3920% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.76. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #47 out of 207 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #47 out of 207 companies for Median PS Value. This places Clearwater Paper in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.84. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.34 to 1.76 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 Median PS Value for a Forest Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Forest Products companies is 0.84, based on 207 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current Median PS Value is €27.74, which is 3920% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. 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 €33.09, compared to a current price of €14.70 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €27.74, which is 3920% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current Median PS Value is €27.74 as of Jun. 29, 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 €14.70 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.09.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:
Median PS Value: €27.74 (3920% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: €33.09 vs. price of €14.70 (55.6% 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.
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