Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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MEX:CWEN Clearway Energy Inc MEX:CWEN
77 GF Score
Price MXN630.79
GF Value MXN609.81
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What is Clearway Energy Moat Score?

Clearway Energy MEX:CWEN 77 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CWEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN609.81. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 98.53% on this metric.

Clearway Energy has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Clearway Energy has Narrow Moat: Clearway Energy has a strong narrow moat with durable cost advantages from economies of scale and significant regulatory barriers in renewable energy. However, it lacks the brand strength and network effects for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Clearway Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Clearway Energy  (MEX:CWEN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Clearway Energy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:CWEN vs ORA, MWH, FLNC: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #8 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Clearway Energy's Moat Score too high?
Clearway Energy's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #8 out of 543 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 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearway Energy's Moat Score compare to ORA and MWH?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #8 out of 543 companies for Moat Score. This places Clearway Energy in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Clearway Energy's current Moat Score is 6. 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?
Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN609.81, compared to a current price of MXN630.79 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 (MEX:CWEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearway Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN630.79 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN609.81.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CWEN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN609.81 vs. price of MXN630.79 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CWEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clearway Energy Business Description

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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