CWEN (Clearway Energy) Tax Rate %: 2.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CWEN Clearway Energy Inc CWEN
74 GF Score
Price $34.45
GF Value $32.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Clearway Energy Tax Rate %?

Clearway Energy CWEN +3.80% 74 Tax Rate % is 2.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Clearway Energy's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil. Clearway Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-70 Mil. Therefore, Clearway Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.86%.

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Clearway Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Clearway Energy Tax Rate % Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
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Clearway Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Clearway Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=56/-175
=-32.00 %

Clearway Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2/-70
=2.86 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 2.86% mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Tax Rate % of 2.86% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Clearway Energy's Tax Rate % too high?
Clearway Energy's current Tax Rate % is 2.86%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to ORA and MWH?
Clearway Energy's Tax Rate % of 2.86% 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 Tax Rate % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Clearway Energy's current Tax Rate % is 2.86%. 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 $32.62, compared to a current price of $34.45 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 2.86%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Tax Rate % is 2.86% 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 $34.45 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.62. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

  • Tax Rate %: 2.86%
  • GF Value™: $32.62 vs. price of $34.45 (5.6% 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

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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