CWEN (Clearway Energy) EBIT: $231 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CWEN Clearway Energy Inc CWEN
76 GF Score
Price $36.78
GF Value $32.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clearway Energy EBIT?

Clearway Energy CWEN +0.60% 76 EBIT is $231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Clearway Energy's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $231 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Clearway Energy's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64%. Clearway Energy's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Clearway Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20%.


Clearway Energy  (NYSE:CWEN) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Clearway Energy's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=108 * ( 1 - 2.86% )/( (16263 + 16520)/ 2 )
=104.9112/16391.5
=0.64 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Clearway Energy's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=124/( ( (12310 + max(610, 0)) + (12589 + max(389, 0)) )/ 2 )
=124/( ( 12920 + 12978 )/ 2 )
=124/12949
=0.96 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(162 + 75 + 683) - (258 + 0 + 52)
=610

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(198 + 87 + 447) - (309 + 0 + 34)
=389

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Clearway Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=231/19286.423
=1.20 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Clearway Energy EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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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: EBIT Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Clearway Energy EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $231 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $231 Mil mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a EBIT of $231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Clearway Energy.
Is Clearway Energy's EBIT too high?
Clearway Energy's current EBIT is $231 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to MWH and ORA?
Clearway Energy's EBIT of $231 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Clearway Energy. Clearway Energy's current EBIT is $231 Mil. 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 $36.78 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $231 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current EBIT is $231 Mil 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 $36.78 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.28. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

  • EBIT: $231 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.28 vs. price of $36.78 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges CWEN.A:USANY41:Germany
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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