CWEN Clearway Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 17, 2025, the Clearway Energy stock's PE ratio is 38.97. This results from the current EPS of $0.75 and stock price of $29.23. The P/E ratio has an increase of 17% from the past four quarters average of 33.2.
CWEN PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Clearway Energy has averaged 70.53 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 38.97 is 45% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, CWEN's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2018 quarter at 566.67, when the stock price was $17 and the EPS was $0.03. The lowest value was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 5.94 with a price of $31.33 and an EPS of $5.27.
Clearway Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 540.69% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -92.2% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.67 | -15.32% | $26 | $0.75 |
| 2023 | 40.94 | 540.69% | $27.43 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | 6.39 | -92.2% | $31.87 | $4.99 |
| 2021 | 81.89 | -43.58% | $36.03 | $0.44 |
| 2020 | 145.14 | N/A | $31.93 | $0.22 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $19.95 | -$0.1 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | N/A | $17.25 | $0.46 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $18.9 | -$0.16 |
| 2016 | 27.24 | -26.18% | $15.8 | $0.58 |
| 2015 | 36.9 | -53.04% | $14.76 | $0.4 |
| 2014 | 78.57 | 13.9% | $23.57 | $0.3 |
| 2013 | 68.98 | N/A | $20.01 | $0.29 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Clearway Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 34.67 | 16.38% | $26 | $0.75 |
| Sep 2024 | 29.79 | -9.51% | $30.68 | $1.03 |
| Jun 2024 | 32.92 | -7.16% | $24.69 | $0.75 |
| Mar 2024 | 35.46 | -13.39% | $23.05 | $0.65 |
| Dec 2023 | 40.94 | -11% | $27.43 | $0.67 |
| Sep 2023 | 46 | 14.34% | $21.16 | $0.46 |
| Jun 2023 | 40.23 | 577.27% | $28.56 | $0.71 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.94 | -7.04% | $31.33 | $5.27 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.39 | -3.33% | $31.87 | $4.99 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.61 | -10.43% | $31.85 | $4.82 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.38 | -97.37% | $34.84 | $4.72 |
| Mar 2022 | 280.85 | 242.96% | $36.51 | $0.13 |
| Dec 2021 | 81.89 | -18.84% | $36.03 | $0.44 |
| Sep 2021 | 100.9 | 48.6% | $30.27 | $0.3 |
| Jun 2021 | 67.9 | 20.65% | $26.48 | $0.39 |
CWEN average PE ratio chart
Currently, CWEN's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
CWEN PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks NRG and PNW, CWEN's PE ratio stands higher. Clearway Energy's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 24.7.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp | 17.65 | $11.25B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 19.04 | $19.38B |
| MGEE Mge Energy Inc | 27.2 | $3.31B |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc | 34.92 | $4.33B |
| CWEN Clearway Energy Inc | 38.97 | $5.91B |
| NPWR NET Power Inc | N/A | $430.9M |
| SUNE SUNation Energy Inc | N/A | $13.46M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearway Energy's PE ratio?
CWEN's price to earnings ratio is 38.97 as of Apr 17, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Clearway Energy (CWEN)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CWEN stock is 26.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Clearway Energy (CWEN)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CWEN stock is 60.29.
What is the highest PE ratio for CWEN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 566.67 in the Mar 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CWEN compare to its historical average?
CWEN's price to earnings ratio is currently 45% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CWEN's PE ratio calculated (Clearway Energy PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 17, 2025), Clearway Energy's stock price is $29.23. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.75. Therefore, Clearway Energy's P/E ratio for today is 38.97. PE RATIO(38.97) = STOCK PRICE($29.23) / TTM EPS($0.75)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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