CLW Clearwater Paper PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the CLW stock has a PE ratio of 2.13. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $11.7 and the stock price of $24.97 per share. A decrease of 86% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.4 of the past four quarters.
CLW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Clearwater Paper over the last ten years is 49.65. The current 2.13 price-to-earnings ratio is 96% 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 Dec 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 2.54, with a price of $29.77 and an EPS of $11.7.
Clearwater Paper PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 255.56% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -65.91% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.54 | -55.04% | $29.77 | $11.7 |
| 2023 | 5.65 | -59.5% | $36.12 | $6.39 |
| 2022 | 13.95 | N/A | $37.81 | $2.71 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $36.67 | -$1.67 |
| 2020 | 8.12 | N/A | $37.75 | $4.65 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $21.36 | -$0.34 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $24.37 | -$8.72 |
| 2017 | 7.68 | -65.91% | $45.4 | $5.91 |
| 2016 | 22.53 | 47.45% | $65.55 | $2.91 |
| 2015 | 15.28 | N/A | $45.53 | $2.98 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $68.55 | -$0.11 |
| 2013 | 10.85 | -23.81% | $52.5 | $4.84 |
| 2012 | 14.24 | -30.81% | $39.16 | $2.75 |
| 2011 | 20.58 | 69.24% | $35.61 | $1.73 |
| 2010 | 12.16 | 255.56% | $39.15 | $3.22 |
Clearwater Paper PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 2.54 | -92.44% | $29.77 | $11.7 |
| Sep 2024 | 33.58 | 86.35% | $28.54 | $0.85 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.02 | 147.19% | $48.47 | $2.69 |
| Mar 2024 | 7.29 | 29.03% | $43.73 | $6 |
| Dec 2023 | 5.65 | -22.18% | $36.12 | $6.39 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.26 | -6.56% | $36.25 | $4.99 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.77 | -26.97% | $31.32 | $4.03 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.64 | -23.73% | $33.42 | $3.14 |
| Dec 2022 | 13.95 | 36.1% | $37.81 | $2.71 |
| Sep 2022 | 10.25 | -21.99% | $37.6 | $3.67 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.14 | N/A | $33.63 | $2.56 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $28.03 | -$1.41 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $36.67 | -$1.67 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $38.33 | -$0.89 |
| Jun 2021 | 103.46 | 1,206.31% | $28.97 | $0.28 |
CLW average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CLW is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CLW PE vs peers
CLW's PE ratio is below its peer stocks KMB and IP.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CLW Clearwater Paper Corp | 2.26 | $428.32M |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 18.85 | $47.4B |
| PKG Packaging Corp Of America | 22.45 | $18.08B |
| IP International Paper Co | 34.04 | $28.65B |
| MAGN Magnera Corp. | N/A | $655.96M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater Paper's PE ratio?
As of Apr 1, 2025, CLW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 2.13.
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 11.83.
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 17.85.
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 96% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Clearwater Paper's PE ratio so low?
CLW's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 2.13 is considered low.
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 (Apr 1, 2025), Clearwater Paper's share price is $24.97. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.7. Therefore, Clearwater Paper's price to earnings ratio for today is 2.13. PE RATIO(2.13) = STOCK PRICE($24.97) / TTM EPS($11.7)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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