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Clearway EnergyMEX:CWEN 77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CWEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN617.39. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 83.54% on this metric.
Clearway Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Clearway Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 14.04. The lowest was 4.61. And the median was 8.70.
MEX:CWEN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 3.79 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Clearway Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:CWEN vs ORA, MWH, FLNC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Clearway Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Clearway Energy is calculated as
Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.61 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #39 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Clearway Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Clearway Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 14.04. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #39 out of 237 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORA and MWH?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #39 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Clearway Energy in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.79. Historically, Clearway Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.61 to 14.04 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.79, based on 237 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN617.39, compared to a current price of MXN630.79 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (MEX:CWEN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN617.39.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CWEN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN617.39 vs. price of MXN630.79 (2.2% above fair value)
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 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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