CLW Clearwater Paper PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the CLW stock has a PE ratio of 35.6. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.85 and the stock price of $30.26 per share. An increase of 121% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 16.1 of the past four quarters.
CLW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Clearwater Paper over the last ten years is 51.22. The current 35.6 price-to-earnings ratio is 30% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CLW's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2015 quarter at 573, with a price of $57.3 and an EPS of $0.1. The Sep 2018 quarter saw the lowest point at 3.92, with a price of $29.7 and an EPS of $7.58.
Clearwater Paper PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 47.45% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -65.91% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.65 | -59.5% |
| 2022 | 13.95 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 8.12 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 7.68 | -65.91% |
| 2016 | 22.53 | 47.45% |
| 2015 | 15.28 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
CLW average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CLW is above its 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
CLW PE vs peers
CLW's PE ratio is less than its peer stock IP, but it is above KMB's and PKG's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 16.97 | $43.79B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 26.45 | $20.47B |
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 35.6 | $501.34M |
| IP International Paper Co | 45.38 | $18.92B |
| MAGN Magnera Corp. | N/A | $62.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater Paper's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, CLW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 35.6.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Clearwater Paper (CLW)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for CLW stock is 12.76.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Clearwater Paper (CLW)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for CLW stock is 44.96.
What is the highest PE ratio for CLW?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 573 in the Jun 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CLW compare to its historical average?
CLW's current price to earnings ratio is 30% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CLW's PE ratio calculated (Clearwater Paper PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Clearwater Paper's share price is $30.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.85. Therefore, Clearwater Paper's price to earnings ratio for today is 35.6. PE RATIO(35.6) = STOCK PRICE($30.26) / TTM EPS($0.85)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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