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Glatfelter (GLT) Competitors

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GLT vs. CLW, IP, NP, MAGH, and SMID

Should you be buying Glatfelter stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Glatfelter include Clearwater Paper (CLW), International Paper (IP), Neptune Insurance (NP), Magnitude International (MAGH), and Smith-Midland (SMID).

How does Glatfelter compare to Clearwater Paper?

Glatfelter (NYSE:GLT) and Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) are both small-cap paper products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

Glatfelter has a beta of 1.72, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Clearwater Paper has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its share price is 79% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Clearwater Paper has a consensus price target of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.75%. Given Clearwater Paper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Clearwater Paper is more favorable than Glatfelter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glatfelter
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Clearwater Paper
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

76.9% of Glatfelter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Clearwater Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Glatfelter shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Clearwater Paper shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Clearwater Paper had 5 more articles in the media than Glatfelter. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Clearwater Paper and 0 mentions for Glatfelter. Glatfelter's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Clearwater Paper's score of -0.37 indicating that Glatfelter is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glatfelter Neutral
Clearwater Paper Neutral

Clearwater Paper has higher revenue and earnings than Glatfelter. Clearwater Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Glatfelter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glatfelter$1.39B0.05-$79.05M-$19.12N/A
Clearwater Paper$1.56B0.15-$18.60M-$1.54N/A

Clearwater Paper has a net margin of -1.63% compared to Glatfelter's net margin of -5.08%. Clearwater Paper's return on equity of -3.94% beat Glatfelter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glatfelter-5.08% -17.71% -2.59%
Clearwater Paper -1.63%-3.94%-2.02%

Summary

Clearwater Paper beats Glatfelter on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glatfelter compare to International Paper?

International Paper (NYSE:IP) and Glatfelter (NYSE:GLT) are both paper products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Glatfelter has lower revenue, but higher earnings than International Paper. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Glatfelter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Paper$23.63B0.75-$3.52B-$6.36N/A
Glatfelter$1.39B0.05-$79.05M-$19.12N/A

International Paper presently has a consensus price target of $43.73, suggesting a potential upside of 30.48%. Given International Paper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than Glatfelter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Paper
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Glatfelter
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Glatfelter has a net margin of -5.08% compared to International Paper's net margin of -13.42%. International Paper's return on equity of -0.49% beat Glatfelter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Paper-13.42% -0.49% -0.21%
Glatfelter -5.08%-17.71%-2.59%

International Paper has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Glatfelter has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.

82.0% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.9% of Glatfelter shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Paper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Glatfelter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, International Paper had 49 more articles in the media than Glatfelter. MarketBeat recorded 49 mentions for International Paper and 0 mentions for Glatfelter. International Paper's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Glatfelter's score of 0.00 indicating that International Paper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Paper Neutral
Glatfelter Neutral

Summary

International Paper beats Glatfelter on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glatfelter compare to Neptune Insurance?

Glatfelter (NYSE:GLT) and Neptune Insurance (NYSE:NP) are both paper products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Neptune Insurance had 3 more articles in the media than Glatfelter. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Neptune Insurance and 0 mentions for Glatfelter. Neptune Insurance's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Glatfelter's score of 0.00 indicating that Neptune Insurance is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Glatfelter Neutral
Neptune Insurance Positive

Neptune Insurance has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Glatfelter. Glatfelter is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Neptune Insurance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glatfelter$1.39B0.05-$79.05M-$19.12N/A
Neptune Insurance$159.55M21.67$37.41M$0.2792.69

Neptune Insurance has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Glatfelter's net margin of -5.08%. Neptune Insurance's return on equity of 0.00% beat Glatfelter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Glatfelter-5.08% -17.71% -2.59%
Neptune Insurance N/A N/A N/A

Neptune Insurance has a consensus target price of $27.42, suggesting a potential upside of 9.58%. Given Neptune Insurance's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Neptune Insurance is more favorable than Glatfelter.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glatfelter
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Neptune Insurance
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

76.9% of Glatfelter shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Glatfelter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 74.3% of Neptune Insurance shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Neptune Insurance beats Glatfelter on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glatfelter compare to Magnitude International?

Magnitude International (NASDAQ:MAGH) and Glatfelter (NYSE:GLT) are both small-cap construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

76.9% of Glatfelter shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Glatfelter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Magnitude International has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Glatfelter's net margin of -5.08%. Magnitude International's return on equity of 0.00% beat Glatfelter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Magnitude InternationalN/A N/A N/A
Glatfelter -5.08%-17.71%-2.59%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Magnitude International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Glatfelter
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Magnitude International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Glatfelter.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Magnitude International$15.03M15.74N/AN/AN/A
Glatfelter$1.39B0.05-$79.05M-$19.12N/A

In the previous week, Magnitude International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Glatfelter'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Magnitude International Neutral
Glatfelter Neutral

Summary

Magnitude International beats Glatfelter on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Glatfelter compare to Smith-Midland?

Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) and Glatfelter (NYSE:GLT) are both small-cap construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smith-Midland
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Glatfelter
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Smith-Midland has a beta of 1.77, indicating that its share price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Glatfelter has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Smith-Midland had 1 more articles in the media than Glatfelter. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Smith-Midland and 0 mentions for Glatfelter. Smith-Midland's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Glatfelter's score of 0.00 indicating that Smith-Midland is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Smith-Midland Neutral
Glatfelter Neutral

Smith-Midland has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Glatfelter. Glatfelter is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smith-Midland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smith-Midland$93.40M1.97$12.51M$2.3514.72
Glatfelter$1.39B0.05-$79.05M-$19.12N/A

49.9% of Smith-Midland shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.9% of Glatfelter shares are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of Smith-Midland shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Glatfelter shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Smith-Midland has a net margin of 13.37% compared to Glatfelter's net margin of -5.08%. Smith-Midland's return on equity of 24.91% beat Glatfelter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smith-Midland13.37% 24.91% 15.20%
Glatfelter -5.08%-17.71%-2.59%

Summary

Smith-Midland beats Glatfelter on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GLT vs. The Competition

MetricGlatfelterPaper mills IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$73.68M$14.12B$9.89B$22.97B
Dividend YieldN/A4.57%1.81%4.03%
P/E Ratio-1.109.9818.6728.63
Price / Sales0.051.144.2324.81
Price / Cash2.449.7018.7125.32
Price / Book0.361.317.974.65
Net Income-$79.05M$1.77B$558.29M$1.07B

Glatfelter Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GLT
Glatfelter
N/A$21.05
flat
N/AN/A$73.68M$1.39BN/A2,980
CLW
Clearwater Paper
2.6489 of 5 stars
$12.84
-13.5%
$17.00
+32.4%
-43.8%$205.26M$1.56BN/A1,900
IP
International Paper
4.7128 of 5 stars
$33.49
-1.6%
$45.48
+35.8%
-24.7%$17.71B$23.63BN/A62,602
NP
Neptune Insurance
4.1316 of 5 stars
$25.93
-2.6%
$27.42
+5.8%
-21.8%$3.58B$159.55M95.8760
MAGH
Magnitude International
N/A$6.76
flat
N/AN/A$236.60MN/AN/A65

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This page (NYSE:GLT) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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