Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -22.46% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp STU:5WC
43 GF Score
Price €13.80
GF Value €32.78
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clearwater Paper ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC -1.43% 43 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -22.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.29%. Clearwater Paper's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28. Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.46%.


Clearwater Paper ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Clearwater Paper ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Clearwater Paper ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.74 8.03 19.69 45.22 -6.33

Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 -5.98 2.45 -62.12 57.79 -22.46

STU:5WC vs MERC, ITP, SLVM: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Clearwater Paper ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-2.09% / 0.33
=-6.33%

Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-6.29% / 0.28
=-22.46%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -22.46% mean?
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -22.46% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Clearwater Paper's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -22.46%. Overall, Clearwater Paper has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -22.46% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Forest Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -22.46%. 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 €32.78, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -22.46%. Clearwater Paper's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -22.46% 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 €13.80 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.78. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -22.46%
  • GF Value™: €32.78 vs. price of €13.80 (57.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 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.
43GF Score

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