Clearway EnergyCWEN +0.60%76 FCF Margin % is 72.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 35.17. 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 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 86.84% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 72.32% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 35.17. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.93 to 56.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #55 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Clearway Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Clearway Energy's current FCF Margin % of 72.32% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 35.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.93 to a high of 56.72. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. Clearway Energy's value of 72.32% is 2568.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #55 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #55 out of 418 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Clearway Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. Clearway Energy's value of 72.32% is 2568.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Clearway Energy's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.93 to 56.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.17 vs. the industry median of 2.71, 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 FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.71, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearway Energy's current FCF Margin % of 72.32% is 2568.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current FCF Margin % is 72.32%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 35.17. 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 FCF Margin % is 72.32%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 35.17 and 2568.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.71. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current FCF Margin % is 72.32% 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 $36.78 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:
FCF Margin %: 72.32% (106% above median its 10-year median of 35.17)
GF Value™: $32.28 vs. price of $36.78 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2568.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#55 of 418)
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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