CWEN (Clearway Energy) ROCE %: 0.78% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Clearway Energy ROCE %?

Clearway Energy CWEN +0.60% 76 ROCE % is 0.78% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Clearway Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78%.

Clearway Energy (NYSE:CWEN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Clearway Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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Clearway Energy ROCE % Calculation

Clearway Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	212	/	( ( (14329 - 718)	+	(16655 - 1018) )	/ 2 )
	=	212	/	( (13611	+	15637)	/ 2 )
	=	212	/	14624
	=	1.45 %

Clearway Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	124	/	( ( (16655 - 1018)	+	(16931 - 955) )	/ 2 )
	=	124	/	( ( 15637	+	15976 )	/ 2 )
	=	124	/	15806.5
	=	0.78 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 0.78% mean?

Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a ROCE % of 0.78% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Clearway Energy's ROCE % too high?

Clearway Energy's current ROCE % is 0.78%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROCE % is 4.79. Clearway Energy's value of 0.78% is 83.7% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to MWH and ORA?

Clearway Energy's ROCE % of 0.78% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.79. Clearway Energy's value of 0.78% is 83.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?

The median ROCE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.79, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearway Energy's current ROCE % of 0.78% is 83.7% below 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROCE % is 4.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current ROCE % is 0.78%. 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 ROCE % is 0.78% and 83.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.79. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current ROCE % is 0.78% 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:

ROCE %: 0.78%
GF Value™: $32.30 vs. price of $36.78 (13.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median

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Clearway Energy Business Description

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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.

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