CLW (Clearwater Paper) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.11 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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CLW Clearwater Paper Corp CLW
59 GF Score
Price $21.02
GF Value $31.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Clearwater Paper Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Clearwater Paper CLW +1.55% 59 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.11 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLW with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Clearwater Paper's current shares buyback ratio was -0.11%.

Clearwater Paper Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Clearwater Paper Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Shares Buyback 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.

Clearwater Paper Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Clearwater Paper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.72 -0.42 1.65 0.24 2.47

Clearwater Paper Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 0.90 0.44 0.00 -0.54 -0.01
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Clearwater Paper Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Clearwater Paper's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(16.445 - 16.038) / 16.445
=2.47%

Clearwater Paper's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(16.125 - 16.127) / 16.125
=-0.01%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.11 mean?
Clearwater Paper (CLW) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.11 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.11. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.11 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Forest Products company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.11. 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 $31.24, compared to a current price of $21.02 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.11. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (CLW), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.11 as of Sep. 04, 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 $21.02 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.24. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CLW:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.11
  • GF Value™: $31.24 vs. price of $21.02 (32.7% 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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