CWEN (Clearway Energy) Total Payout Ratio: -1.62 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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CWEN Clearway Energy Inc CWEN
75 GF Score
Price $30.83
GF Value $32.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Clearway Energy Total Payout Ratio?

Clearway Energy CWEN -1.94% 75 Total Payout Ratio is -1.62 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Clearway Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is -1.62.


Clearway Energy Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Clearway Energy Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.57 0.27 -22.21 -5.30 -1.34

Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio 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 -0.84 7.42 1.50 -0.46 -0.66

CWEN vs MWH, ORA, FRVO: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Clearway Energy Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 48 + -358) / -231
=-1.34

Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 50 + -95) / -68
=-0.66

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -1.62 mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Total Payout Ratio of -1.62 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors.
Is Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Clearway Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is -1.62. Overall, Clearway Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio compare to MWH and ORA?
Clearway Energy's Total Payout Ratio of -1.62 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Clearway Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is -1.62. 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 $32.74, compared to a current price of $30.83 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -1.62. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Total Payout Ratio is -1.62 as of Jul. 29, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $30.83 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.74. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -1.62
  • GF Value™: $32.74 vs. price of $30.83 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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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