Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 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 2026-11-02, 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 56/100 at a spot price of $32.03 (-2.58% 1D, market cap $5.39B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CWEN ranks #47 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CWEN carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 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 (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.32B) and POR (Portland General Electric Co) posts a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E 12.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $5.20B). 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: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 26% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 57.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)
Capital intensity & 11.2% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table
Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, CWEN faces multiple-compression risk if 31.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 60.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($30.91) or 200D SMA ($35.61) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($31.74) toward Bear Floor ($24.76).
Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) dropped -2.58% to $32.03, trading at 26% 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 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) (CWEN) ranks #47 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #55 by equity capitalization ($5.39B). 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 56/100 (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+ | 56/100 | 31.9x | 62.9% | 0.9% | -2.58% | $5.39B | Benchmark Subject |
| CIG Comp En De Mn Cemig ADS | D+ | 52/100 | — | — | — | -1.61% | $5.32B | /cig-vs-cwen → |
| POR Portland General Electric Co | D- | 39/100 | 12.0x | — | 6.1% | +0.52% | $5.20B | /por-vs-cwen → |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc. | E | 32/100 | 44.7x | 27.6% | 3.4% | -2.74% | $5.67B | /ora-vs-cwen → |
| OKLO Oklo Inc. | D- | 35/100 | — | — | -16.0% | -5.82% | $4.99B | /oklo-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 2026-11-02, 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 56/100 at a spot price of $32.03 (-2.58% 1D, market cap $5.39B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CWEN ranks #47 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CWEN carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 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 (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.32B) and POR (Portland General Electric Co) posts a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E 12.0x, ROIC 6.1%, cap $5.20B). 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: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CWEN last traded at $32.03 (-2.58% on volume of 1,603,602 shares), positioning the stock +3.62% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.91) and -10.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.61). Across its 52-week range of $28.57 to $41.74, CWEN sits at the 26.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($30.40 to $33.66).
Why CWEN Stock dropped -2.58% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 32x P/E (1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CWEN carries an RQD score of 56 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, and a verdict label of "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." Across its five pillars: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 6 of 20 (ROIC 0.9%; FCF yield 6.85%), Whale 13F Flow scores 12 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction scores 13 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit scores 16 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet scores 9 of 20 (Altman Z 0.45; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 1.34).
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the weakest pillar is the cash engine, where a 0.9% ROIC sits far below the FCF yield of 6.85%, indicating that cash generation is not translating into high returns on invested capital. The forensic pillar is also weak despite a strong Piotroski F-Score, because the Altman Z-Score of 0.45 and Debt/Equity of 1.34 point to balance-sheet stress. Valuation is a tradeoff: P/E of 31.9 (TTM) and EV/EBITDA of 30.3 are elevated relative to the EPS of 1.03 and a 0% dividend yield. The relatively neutral Macro pillar (Beta 1.0) and mid-range institutional and insider scores do not offset the fundamental and balance-sheet weaknesses reflected in the overall rating.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1429.0M | $160.0M | $169.0M | N/A | $369.0M | $231.0M | $7898.0M |
| FY 2024 | $1371.0M | $196.0M | $88.0M | N/A | $483.0M | $332.0M | $6750.0M |
| FY 2023 | $1314.0M | $263.0M | $79.0M | N/A | $702.0M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1314.0M (FY 2023) to $1429.0M (FY 2025), while operating income declined from $263.0M to $160.0M and FCF declined from $702.0M to $369.0M. Net income in FY 2025 was $169.0M against a ROIC of 0.9% per the Market Data section. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 0.45 and a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.34, with debt reported at $7898.0M for FY 2025 against cash of $231.0M.
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Welcome to the CWEN (Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 56/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Electric Utilities: Central. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (31.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CWEN, but look at what you are paying: 31.9x trailing P/E with 62.9% gross margins. Unless Clearway Energy Inc. (Class C) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CWEN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electric Utilities: Central and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $32.03 (52-wk range $28.57 - $41.74), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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