CLEARWAY ENERGY INC-C (CWEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CWEN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US18539C2044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
CWEN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 19 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CWEN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CWEN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. CWEN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWEN was profitable.
CWEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CWEN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CWEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CWEN (0.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWEN has a Return On Equity (4.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWEN has a Return On Invested Capital (1.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.38%. This is below the industry average of 3.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.47% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROIC | 1.22% |
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)1.3%
ROE(3y)11.36%
ROE(5y)7.65%
ROIC(3y)1.38%
ROIC(5y)1.8%
1.3 Margins
CWEN's Profit Margin of 5.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWEN outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWEN has grown nicely.
CWEN has a better Operating Margin (16.41%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
CWEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CWEN's Gross Margin of 64.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CWEN outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
CWEN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.31% | ||
| GM | 64.32% |
OM growth 3Y-11.92%
OM growth 5Y-10%
PM growth 3Y17.41%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y-1.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWEN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CWEN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CWEN has more shares outstanding
CWEN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CWEN has an Altman-Z score of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that CWEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.44, CWEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CWEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CWEN would need 15.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CWEN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWEN outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
CWEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.46, CWEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC5.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that CWEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CWEN (1.42) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that CWEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CWEN has a better Quick ratio (1.34) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CWEN have decreased strongly by -13.33% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CWEN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.65%.
Measured over the past years, CWEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.33%
EPS 3Y19.45%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.65%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.1%
3.2 Future
CWEN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y43.87%
EPS Next 2Y34.33%
EPS Next 3Y29.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y7.31%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 46.35, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWEN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CWEN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CWEN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.26, the valuation of CWEN can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CWEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.24), we can say CWEN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWEN is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
CWEN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CWEN is cheaper than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CWEN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWEN's earnings are expected to grow with 29.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.33%
EPS Next 3Y29.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.37%, CWEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CWEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.37. CWEN pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CWEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWEN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.88%!
CWEN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As CWEN did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.88%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
455.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CWEN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP455.26%
EPS Next 2Y34.33%
EPS Next 3Y29.27%
NYSE:CWEN (8/19/2025, 10:58:48 AM)
30.13
+0.23 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.92%
Inst Owner Change0.16%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change5.74%
Market Cap6.09B
Analysts84.71
Price Target39.27 (30.34%)
Short Float %10.65%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.37% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.88%
DP455.26%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)23.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-66.33%
Max EPS beat(2)112.53%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-66.33%
Max EPS beat(4)112.53%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)77.83%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)64.11%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)74.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.99%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.57%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.74%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.41%
PT rev (1m)1.29%
PT rev (3m)1.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.26 | ||
| P/S | 4.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY2.16%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)2.78
FCFY9.23%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY12.79%
SpS7.08
BVpS9.14
TBVpS-2.13
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.47% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROCE | 1.55% | ||
| ROIC | 1.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.47% | ||
| OM | 16.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.31% | ||
| GM | 64.32% | ||
| FCFM | 39.25% |
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)1.3%
ROE(3y)11.36%
ROE(5y)7.65%
ROIC(3y)1.38%
ROIC(5y)1.8%
ROICexc(3y)1.44%
ROICexc(5y)1.86%
ROICexgc(3y)1.78%
ROICexgc(5y)2.29%
ROCE(3y)1.75%
ROCE(5y)2.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.05%
OM growth 3Y-11.92%
OM growth 5Y-10%
PM growth 3Y17.41%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y-1.04%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 739.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.44 |
F-Score5
WACC5.85%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)28.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.12%
Profit Quality(3y)416.97%
Profit Quality(5y)797.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.33%
EPS 3Y19.45%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-34.88%
EPS Next Y43.87%
EPS Next 2Y34.33%
EPS Next 3Y29.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.65%
Revenue growth 3Y2.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.1%
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y7.31%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y62.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.74%
EBIT Next Year316.68%
EBIT Next 3Y67.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.6%
FCF growth 3Y-3.41%
FCF growth 5Y14.17%
OCF growth 1Y8.65%
OCF growth 3Y3.88%
OCF growth 5Y10.05%