CWEN (Clearway Energy) Days Payable: 110.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


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What is Clearway Energy Days Payable?

Clearway Energy CWEN +0.05% 76 Days Payable is 110.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 94.28. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 60.26% on this metric.

Clearway Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $162 Mil. Clearway Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $134 Mil. Hence, Clearway Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 110.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clearway Energy's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

CWEN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.64   Med: 94.28   Max: 112.06
Current: 112.06

During the past 13 years, Clearway Energy's highest Days Payable was 112.06. The lowest was 82.64. And the median was 94.28.

CWEN's Days Payable is ranked better than
60.26% of 390 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 79.64 vs CWEN: 112.06

Clearway Energy's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (89.38) to Mar. 2026 (110.32). It may suggest that Clearway Energy delayed paying its suppliers.


Clearway Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Days Payable 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.

Clearway Energy Days Payable Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 109.26 108.24 91.83 99.81 82.64

Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CWEN vs MWH, ORA, FLNC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Clearway Energy Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Clearway Energy's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (113 + 127) / 2 ) / 530*365
=120 / 530*365
=82.64

Clearway Energy's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (127 + 197) / 2 ) / 134*365 / 4
=162 / 134*365 / 4
=110.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 110.32 mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Days Payable of 110.32 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 94.28. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 82.64 to 112.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #155 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Clearway Energy's Days Payable too high?
Clearway Energy's current Days Payable of 110.32 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 94.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.64 to a high of 112.06. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.64. Clearway Energy's value of 110.32 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #155 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clearway Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearway Energy's Days Payable compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #155 out of 390 companies for Days Payable. This puts Clearway Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 79.64. Clearway Energy's value of 110.32 is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clearway Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 82.64 to 112.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.28 vs. the industry median of 79.64, Clearway Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.64, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearway Energy's current Days Payable of 110.32 is 38.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current Days Payable is 110.32, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 94.28. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.28, compared to a current price of $36.86 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 110.32, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 94.28 and 38.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.64. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Days Payable is 110.32 as of Mar. 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 $36.86 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.28. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

  • Days Payable: 110.32 (17% above median its 10-year median of 94.28)
  • GF Value™: $32.28 vs. price of $36.86 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#155 of 390)

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 Business Description

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Address 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
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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