Clearway Energy Inc
NYSE: CWEN-A · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE
Updated 2026-05-01
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: 28.27x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 5.81x
Is CWEN-A overvalued in 2026?
Clearway Energy Inc (CWEN-A) currently trades at $40.43 per share with a market capitalization of $8,307,674,000.00. 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 28.3x, below its 5-year median of 29.3x. The PEG ratio of 3.46 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, CWEN-A is currently trading cheaper than 54% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 46th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates CWEN-A's intrinsic value at $39.54 per share, against the current market price of $40.43. This implies a margin of safety of +5.59%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
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?
CWEN-A scores 51/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade C), a mixed overall profile. The DCF also shows a positive margin of safety, so price and fundamentals line up reasonably well.
What is CWEN-A's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates CWEN-A's intrinsic value at $39.54 per share, versus the current price of $40.43, a margin of safety of +5.59%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price below it means the market is pricing the stock below that conservative estimate.
What P/E ratio does CWEN-A trade at?
CWEN-A trades at a P/E of 28.3x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 29.3x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting below its own median means the stock is cheaper than usual relative to its earnings.
Is CWEN-A a buy based on valuation?
Our Smart Value rating for CWEN-A is Hold, from a Smart Value Score of 51/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile is balanced and best suited to investors who already have a thesis. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.
How does CWEN-A's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, CWEN-A sits in the 46th percentile of its own 5Y range, below its long-run median relative to where it has traded. A low percentile means today's multiple is near the bottom of its historical band.
What is CWEN-A's Smart Value Score?
CWEN-A's Smart Value Score is 51/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.