CWEN (Clearway Energy) Interest Expense: $-372 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Clearway Energy Interest Expense?

Clearway Energy CWEN -0.09% 74 Interest Expense is $-372 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Clearway Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -101 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-372 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Clearway Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 27 Mil. Clearway Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -101 Mil. Clearway Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Clearway Energy (NYSE:CWEN) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Clearway Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,330 Mil.

Clearway Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	27	/	-101
	=	0.27

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Clearway Energy Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Clearway Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Interest Expense can be seen below:

Clearway Energy Interest Expense Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data

Trend

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Dec24

Dec25

Interest Expense

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

-312.00

-232.00

-337.00

-307.00

-387.00

Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Interest Expense	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-116.00	-83.00	-98.00	-90.00	-101.00

74GF Score

Clearway Energy Inc CWEN

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.

View Full Analysis

Clearway Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-372 Mil.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →

What does a Interest Expense of $-372 Mil mean?

Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Interest Expense of $-372 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors.

Is Clearway Energy's Interest Expense too high?

Clearway Energy's current Interest Expense is $-372 Mil. Overall, Clearway Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Clearway Energy's Interest Expense compare to ORA and MWH?

Clearway Energy's Interest Expense of $-372 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Clearway Energy's current Interest Expense is $-372 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.38, compared to a current price of $34.15 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-372 Mil. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Interest Expense is $-372 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 $34.15 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.38. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

Interest Expense: $-372 Mil
GF Value™: $32.38 vs. price of $34.15 (5.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 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

Industry Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers

Comparable Companies ORA MWH FLNC RNW FRVO XIFR NRGV ELLO SAFX STEM SHSE:600900 SHSE:600930 OCSE:ORSTED BOM:541450 ISX:BREN SHSE:600025 WBO:VER BSP:AXIA3 OHEL:FORTUM XLIS:EDPR

Other Exchanges CWEN.A:USA NY41:Germany

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

Website https://investor.clearwayenergy.com

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.

74GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CWEN

Interest Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$34.15

Price

$32.38

GF Value

View CWEN Analysis

See Interest Expense data for all stocks →