Clearway EnergyCWEN +0.60%76 Gross Margin % is 62.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 66.14. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 81.89% on this metric.
Clearway Energy had a gross margin of 62.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Clearway Energy was -1.60% per year.
Clearway Energy (NYSE:CWEN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Clearway Energy had a gross margin of 62.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Clearway Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Clearway Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Gross Margin % of 62.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.14. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.91 to 70.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #73 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Clearway Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Clearway Energy's current Gross Margin % of 62.15% is near median its 10-year median of 66.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.91 to a high of 70.24. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Clearway Energy's value of 62.15% is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #73 out of 403 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 Gross Margin % compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #73 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Clearway Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Clearway Energy's value of 62.15% is 98.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Clearway Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.91 to 70.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.14 vs. the industry median of 31.35, 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearway Energy's current Gross Margin % of 62.15% is 98.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current Gross Margin % is 62.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.14. 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 $32.30, compared to a current price of $36.78 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.14 and 98.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Gross Margin % is 62.15% 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 $32.30.
GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWEN:
Gross Margin %: 62.15% (near median its 10-year median of 66.14)
GF Value™: $32.30 vs. price of $36.78 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#73 of 403)
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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