Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 46/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-03, Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (NYSE: CWEN) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $33.90 (+5.84% 1D, market cap $5.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, CWEN ranks #73 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CWEN carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.9x, gross margin of 62.9%, and ROIC of 0.9%. By comparison, CIG (Comp En De Mn Cemig ADS) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.24B) and POR (Portland General Electric Co) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 12.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $5.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, POR leads on earnings multiple (12.0x) while POR leads on capital efficiency (6.1% ROIC).
Per CWEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001567683), Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) generated $1.43B in revenue (+4.2% YoY), $169.0M in net income, and $369.0M in free cash flow against $16.66B in total assets and $7.90B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.1% realized swing band)
Capital intensity & 11.2% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table
While CWEN currently carries a cautious 46/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($30.90) and Max Pain ($35.60) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $43.83.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) surged +5.84% to $33.90, trading at 40% of its 52-week range ($28.57 – $41.74). Stretched risk/reward at 32x P/E (1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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The latest trading day saw Clearway Energy (CWEN) settling at $32.03, representing a -2.59% change from its previous close.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +4.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 116 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) ranks #73 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #55 by equity capitalization ($5.25B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, POR leads on earnings valuation at 12.0x trailing P/E, while POR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 6.1% ROIC and — gross margin. CWEN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 46/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWEN
ACTIVE
Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) | D | 46/100 | 31.9x | 62.9% | 0.9% | +5.84% | $5.25B | Benchmark Subject |
| CIG Comp En De Mn Cemig ADS | D | 45/100 | — | — | — | -0.55% | $5.24B | /cig-vs-cwen → |
| POR Portland General Electric Co | D- | 41/100 | 12.0x | — | 6.1% | +2.48% | $5.29B | /por-vs-cwen → |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc. | E | 31/100 | 44.7x | 27.6% | 3.4% | +2.43% | $5.52B | /ora-vs-cwen → |
| ENIC Enel Chile S.A. (Each representing 50 shares of ) | D | 45/100 | — | — | — | +2.66% | $5.71B | /enic-vs-cwen → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) reported GAAP revenue of $1.43B (+4.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.37B , and +8.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $169.0M, operating cash flow of $688.0M, and free cash flow of $369.0M (-23.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, CWEN closed FY2025 with $16.66B in total assets against $7.90B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.45, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.43B | $169.0M | $688.0M | $369.0M | $16.66B | $7.90B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.37B | $88.0M | $770.0M | $483.0M | $14.33B | $6.75B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.31B | $79.0M | $702.0M | $702.0M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (NYSE: CWEN) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $33.90 (+5.84% 1D, market cap $5.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, CWEN ranks #73 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CWEN carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.9x, gross margin of 62.9%, and ROIC of 0.9%. By comparison, CIG (Comp En De Mn Cemig ADS) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.24B) and POR (Portland General Electric Co) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 12.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $5.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, POR leads on earnings multiple (12.0x) while POR leads on capital efficiency (6.1% ROIC).
Per CWEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001567683), Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) generated $1.43B in revenue (+4.2% YoY), $169.0M in net income, and $369.0M in free cash flow against $16.66B in total assets and $7.90B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CWEN last traded at $33.90 (+5.84% on volume of 4,246,722 shares), positioning the stock +9.71% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.90) and -4.75% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.59). Across its 52-week range of $28.57 to $41.74, CWEN sits at the 40.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($32.17 to $35.63).
Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 46/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $33.90 (+5.84% 1D, market capitalization $5.25B).
Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Utilities sector and the Electric Utilities: Central industry. The company reports revenue of $1.43B for FY 2025. Per the Market Data section, gross margin is 62.9%, operating margin 11.2%, and net margin 11.8%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) reported $1.43B in annual revenue (up from $1.37B in FY2024, +4.2% YoY) and $169.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.31B revenue, $79.0M net income) through FY2025, CWEN scaled operating cash flow to $688.0M and free cash flow to $369.0M, backed by $16.66B in total assets against $7.90B in total debt.
Operating in Electric Utilities: Central (Utilities), CWEN carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 62.9%.
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The street is overcomplicating Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN). Per the news feed, a Seeking Alpha item points to a cash flow opportunity in contract upgrades and funded projects, and the Fundamental Cash Engine's FCF yield of 6.85% exceeds the ROIC of 0.9%.. With an RQD score of 46/100 (D) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 9/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $34.59.
Both sides have a point here — CWEN's 9/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
I respect the product at Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C), but the stock at $32.03 is a different story. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar shows an Altman Z-Score of 0.45 and Debt/Equity of 1.34, with debt of $7.90B against cash of $231.0M, alongside a TradingView-cited price-target cut to $42.09.. FCF yield is 6.85% and RQD sits at 46/100 (D) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?
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