Clearwater Paper Corp. Hits New 52-Week Low at $20.02

Clearwater Paper Corp., a microcap company in the Paper, Forest & Jute Products industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 20.02 on October 6, 2025. This significant decline reflects a challenging year for the company, which has seen its stock price plummet by 60.44% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 17.82% during the same period.
The company's financial metrics indicate ongoing difficulties, with net sales declining at an annual rate of 3.36% over the last five years. Clearwater Paper has reported negative results for five consecutive quarters, with a net profit of USD 2.44 million reflecting a staggering decrease of 92.58%. Additionally, the operating cash flow has reached a low of USD -45.6 million, highlighting liquidity concerns.

With a market capitalization of USD 357 million, Clearwater Paper's price-to-book ratio stands at 0.43, suggesting that the stock is trading below its book value. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35 indicates a moderate level of leverage, but the return on equity remains negative at -0.60%. Overall, Clearwater Paper's recent performance underscores a period of significant challenges within the company.