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Clearwater PaperSTU:5WC +1.53%46 PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Clearwater Paper ranks better than 88.26% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Clearwater Paper's share price is €13.10.
Clearwater Paper's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €81.94. Hence, Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio for today is 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5WC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, Clearwater Paper's highest PS Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.33.
STU:5WC's PS Ratio is ranked better than 88.26% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs STU:5WC: 0.16
Clearwater Paper Corp revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Clearwater Paper was 6.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Clearwater Paper's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. The lowest was -15.90% per year. And the median was 3.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Clearwater Paper PS Ratio Related Terms
Clearwater Paper PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Clearwater Paper's Share Price of today is €13.10. 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 €81.94.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a PS Ratio of 0.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #33 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Clearwater Paper's PS Ratio too high?
Clearwater Paper's current PS Ratio of 0.16 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.82. The Forest Products industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Clearwater Paper's value of 0.16 is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #33 out of 281 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 PS Ratio compare to MERC and ITP?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Clearwater Paper ranks #33 out of 281 companies for PS Ratio. This places Clearwater Paper in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.62. Clearwater Paper's value of 0.16 is 74.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Clearwater Paper has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.62, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearwater Paper's current PS Ratio of 0.16 is 74.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. 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 €33.08, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 60.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 74.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.62. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 14, 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 €13.10 is trading 60.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.08.
GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:
PS Ratio: 0.16 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €33.08 vs. price of €13.10 (60.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% below the Forest Products median (#33 of 281)
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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