Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


STU:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp STU:5WC
46 GF Score
Price €13.70
GF Value €33.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clearwater Paper Moat Score?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC -1.44% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 297 Forest Products companies, Clearwater Paper ranks better than 91.58% on this metric.

Clearwater Paper has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Clearwater Paper has No Moat: Clearwater Paper Corp has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a commoditized industry with limited brand strength, pricing power, and no significant regulatory barriers or intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Clearwater Paper might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Clearwater Paper  (STU:5WC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Clearwater Paper Moat Score Related Terms

STU:5WC vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #25 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Clearwater Paper's Moat Score too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #25 out of 297 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 Moat Score compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #25 out of 297 companies for Moat Score. This places Clearwater Paper in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Forest Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Clearwater Paper's current Moat Score is 3. 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 €33.03, compared to a current price of €13.70 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 08, 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 €13.70 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.03. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €33.03 vs. price of €13.70 (58.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CLW:USA
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.
46GF Score

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