Clearwater Paper CLW Net debt / EBITDA

Net debt / EBITDA at other companies

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5.6×—

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4.5×+0.9×

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8×+3.4×

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2.2×+1.0×

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3.6×—

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3.6×-1.3×

FAQ

What is Clearwater Paper's net debt / EBITDA?

Clearwater Paper (CLW) reported net debt / EBITDA of 12.9× in Q3 2025.

How has Clearwater Paper's net debt / EBITDA changed year-over-year?

Clearwater Paper's net debt / EBITDA increased by 67.6% year-over-year, from 7.7× to 12.9×.

What is the long-term trend for Clearwater Paper's net debt / EBITDA?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Clearwater Paper's net debt / EBITDA has grown at a -1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2.9× to 2.7×.

What does net debt / EBITDA mean?

Net debt (total debt minus cash) divided by trailing-twelve-month EBITDA. Expresses leverage in years — roughly how long it would take to repay net debt out of operating cash earnings.