Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) Tax Expense: €-8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5WC Clearwater Paper Corp STU:5WC
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What is Clearwater Paper Tax Expense?

Clearwater Paper STU:5WC -1.44% 46 Tax Expense is €-8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5WC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Clearwater Paper's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-8 Mil.


Clearwater Paper  (STU:5WC) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Clearwater Paper Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearwater Paper's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Clearwater Paper Tax Expense Chart

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Clearwater Paper Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-8 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of €-8 Mil mean?
Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC) has a Tax Expense of €-8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors.
Is Clearwater Paper's Tax Expense too high?
Clearwater Paper's current Tax Expense is €-8 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to MERC and ITP?
Clearwater Paper's Tax Expense of €-8 Mil 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 Tax Expense for a Forest Products company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Clearwater Paper and its competitors. Clearwater Paper's current Tax Expense is €-8 Mil. 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 €33.03, compared to a current price of €13.70 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €-8 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearwater Paper (STU:5WC), the current Tax Expense is €-8 Mil 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 €13.70 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.03. GuruFocus considers Clearwater Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5WC:

  • Tax Expense: €-8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €33.03 vs. price of €13.70 (58.5% 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.
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