CLW (Clearwater Paper) Momentum Rank: 6 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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CLW Clearwater Paper Corp CLW
59 GF Score
Price $19.83
GF Value $31.23
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Clearwater Paper Momentum Rank?

Clearwater Paper CLW -2.46% 59 Momentum Rank is 6 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates CLW with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper has the Momentum Rank of 6.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Clearwater Paper Momentum Rank Related Terms

CLW vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 6 mean?
Clearwater Paper (CLW) has a Momentum Rank of 6 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Clearwater Paper's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Clearwater Paper's Momentum Rank too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Momentum Rank of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's Momentum Rank compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Momentum Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Clearwater Paper's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper (CLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.23, compared to a current price of $19.83 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current Momentum Rank is 6 as of Sep. 09, 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 (CLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearwater Paper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.83 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CLW:

  • Momentum Rank: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $19.83 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clearwater Paper Business Description

Other Exchanges 5WC: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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