Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FRA:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp FRA:5WC
59 GF Score
Price €16.80
GF Value €26.64
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What is Clearwater Paper Growth Rank?

Clearwater Paper FRA:5WC -0.59% 59 Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Clearwater Paper Growth Rank Related Terms

FRA:5WC vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Clearwater Paper's Growth Rank too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Growth Rank of 1 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's Growth Rank compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Growth Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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?
Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC) has a current Growth Rank of 1. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.64, compared to a current price of €16.80 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (FRA:5WC), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 11, 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 €16.80 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.64.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5WC:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: €26.64 vs. price of €16.80 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 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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