Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) ROCE %: -3.47% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp STU:5WC
46 GF Score
Price €14.70
GF Value €33.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clearwater Paper ROCE %?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC +1.38% 46 ROCE % is -3.47% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Clearwater Paper's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.47%.

Clearwater Paper  (STU:5WC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Clearwater Paper ROCE % Related Terms

Clearwater Paper ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's ROCE % 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.

Clearwater Paper ROCE % Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.03 6.83 5.47 -5.26 -3.02

Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.26 2.68 -16.35 2.13 -3.47
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Clearwater Paper ROCE % Calculation

Clearwater Paper's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-37.234/( ( (1603.636 - 305.982) + (1356.408 - 184.635) )/ 2 )
=-37.234/( (1297.654+1171.773)/ 2 )
=-37.234/1234.7135
=-3.02 %

Clearwater Paper's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-40.828/( ( (1356.408 - 184.635) + (1357.877 - 173.346) )/ 2 )
=-40.828/( ( 1171.773 + 1184.531 )/ 2 )
=-40.828/1178.152
=-3.47 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -3.47% mean?
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a ROCE % of -3.47% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Clearwater Paper's ROCE % too high?
Clearwater Paper's current ROCE % is -3.47%. 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 ROCE % compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's ROCE % of -3.47% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.38, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearwater Paper's current ROCE % is -3.47%. 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 ROCE % is -3.47%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current ROCE % is -3.47% as of Mar. 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:

  • ROCE %: -3.47%
  • GF Value™: €33.09 vs. price of €14.70 (55.6% 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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€14.70
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