CLW

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a basic materials company in the paper and paper products industry. It has a market capitalization of $294.87 million, making it a relatively small player in its sector. The company operates on a large scale with 2,200 employees and generated revenue of $1.56 billion in the trailing twelve months. From a financial health perspective, Clearwater Paper Corporation's profitability is a concern. Its gross margin stands at 7.3%, operating margin at -1.4%, and profit margin at 9.1%. The company's returns on equity and assets are also negative, with ROE at -10.5% and ROA at -0.1%. However, its debt-to-equity ratio is 44.43, indicating a significant amount of leverage. The company has $34.40 million in cash and $347.90 million in debt on its balance sheet. In terms of valuation context, Clearwater Paper Corporation's forward P/E ratio is -38.55, which may be a concern for some investors. Its revenue growth over the past year was 1.4%, but earnings growth is not available due to negative net income. The company does not pay dividends, with a payout ratio of 0.0%.