Clearway EnergyCWEN -2.27%77 Buyback Yield % is -0.92 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 52.38% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CWEN vs ORA, MWH, FLNC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clearway Energy Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.92 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #60 out of 126 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Clearway Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -0.92. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #60 out of 126 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clearway Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearway Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to ORA and MWH?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #60 out of 126 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Clearway Energy in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Clearway Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearway Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearway Energy (CWEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.40, compared to a current price of $32.76 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.92. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.92 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clearway Energy (CWEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearway Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.76 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.40.
GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWEN:
Buyback Yield %: -0.92
GF Value™: $32.40 vs. price of $32.76 (1.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clearway Energy Inc is a publicly-traded energy infrastructure investor with a focus on investments in clean energy and the owner of modern, sustainable, and long-term contracted assets across North America. The company segments its operations into Flexible Generation, Renewables & Storage, and Corporate divisions. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Renewables & Storage segment.
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