CWEN (Clearway Energy) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Price $36.78
GF Value $32.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clearway Energy Beneish M-Score?

Clearway Energy CWEN +0.60% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 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. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 59.23% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clearway Energy's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CWEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.75   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Clearway Energy was -1.41. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.75.


Clearway Energy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.65 -2.94 -1.66 -3.19 -2.65

Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.17 -2.85 -2.48 -2.65 -2.68

CWEN vs MWH, ORA, FLNC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Clearway Energy Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Clearway Energy for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0244+0.528 * 1.0181+0.404 * 1.0502+0.892 * 1.0562+0.115 * 1.049
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0465+4.679 * -0.060422-0.327 * 1.0457
=-2.68

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $198 Mil.
Revenue was 354 + 310 + 429 + 392 = $1,485 Mil.
Gross Profit was 220 + 161 + 301 + 261 = $943 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,057 Mil.
Total Assets was $16,931 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $12,589 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $894 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $42 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $955 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9,330 Mil.
Net Income was -163 + -104 + 236 + 33 = $2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 4 + 2 + 12 + 13 = $31 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 401 + 177 + 225 + 191 = $994 Mil.
Total Receivables was $183 Mil.
Revenue was 298 + 256 + 486 + 366 = $1,406 Mil.
Gross Profit was 176 + 133 + 351 + 249 = $909 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,039 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,647 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $10,902 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $815 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $38 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $684 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,825 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(198 / 1485) / (183 / 1406)
=0.133333 / 0.130156
=1.0244

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(909 / 1406) / (943 / 1485)
=0.646515 / 0.635017
=1.0181

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (1057 + 12589) / 16931) / (1 - (1039 + 10902) / 14647)
=0.194023 / 0.184748
=1.0502

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1485 / 1406
=1.0562

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(815 / (815 + 10902)) / (894 / (894 + 12589))
=0.069557 / 0.066306
=1.049

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(42 / 1485) / (38 / 1406)
=0.028283 / 0.027027
=1.0465

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((9330 + 955) / 16931) / ((7825 + 684) / 14647)
=0.607466 / 0.580938
=1.0457

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(2 - 31 - 994) / 16931
=-0.060422

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Clearway Energy has a M-score of -2.68 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #159 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Clearway Energy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Clearway Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #159 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Beneish M-Score compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #159 out of 390 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Clearway Energy in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Clearway Energy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. 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 Beneish M-Score is -2.68. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 25, 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • 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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