Clearway Energy Inc
NYSE: CWEN-A · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE
Updated 2026-04-30
Clearway Energy Inc (CWEN-A) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for CWEN-A.
Valued
Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.
CWEN-A historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in CWEN-A's own 5Y range.
CWEN-A intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
CWEN-A valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 26.84x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 5.53x
Is CWEN-A overvalued in 2026?
Clearway Energy Inc (CWEN-A) currently trades at $40.43 per share with a market capitalization of $7,904,907,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 51/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 26.8x, below its 5-year median of 31.4x. The PEG ratio of 3.22 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, CWEN-A is currently trading cheaper than 68% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 32th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates CWEN-A's intrinsic value at $71.51 per share, against the current market price of $40.43. This implies a margin of safety of +47.80%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.
The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: CWEN-A trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 51/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is CWEN-A overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 51/100, CWEN-A is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.
What is CWEN-A's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates CWEN-A's intrinsic value at $71.51 per share, versus the current price of $40.43. This produces a margin of safety of +47.80%.
What P/E ratio does CWEN-A trade at?
CWEN-A trades at a P/E of 26.8x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 31.4x.
Is CWEN-A a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.
How does CWEN-A's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, CWEN-A currently sits in the 32th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is below its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is CWEN-A's Smart Value Score?
CWEN-A's Smart Value Score is 51/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.