Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A) EBITDA Margin: 76.77%
Is Clearway Energy, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Clearway Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 76.77% is 18% below its 5-year average of 93.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (70.30%–184.71%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 1.43% below its 12-month average of 77.88%.
CWEN-A EBITDA Margin Chart
CWEN-A Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CWEN-A Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CWEN-A EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
76.77%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
77.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
104.75%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
93.77%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
84.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
73.79%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-26.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
CWEN-A Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A) | $8.31B | 76.77% | 77.88% | 104.75% | 93.77% |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.43B | 24.03% | 26.98% | 22.34% | 20.49% |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.69B | 77.73% | 71.19% | 71.43% | 67.69% |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.54B | 35.82% | 36.36% | 33.05% | 33.91% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $18.85B | 46.29% | 45.72% | 43.93% | 43.31% |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $19.81B | 16.44% | 50.91% | 32.09% | 22.28% |
| NiSource Inc. (NI)vs › | $22.66B | 45.51% | 46.30% | 42.43% | 38.20% |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.67B | 37.32% | 39.09% | 36.26% | 35.83% |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $24.42B | 57.02% | 57.01% | 55.62% | 53.67% |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $26.17B | 40.51% | 37.61% | 30.25% | 32.15% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
51.4%
EBITDA Margin
76.8%
Operating Margin
13.1%
Net Margin
0.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Clearway Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Clearway Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 76.77%.
- Is Clearway Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Clearway Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 76.77% is 18% below its 5-year average of 93.77%, near the low end of its 5-year range (70.30%–184.71%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 77.88%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 104.75%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 93.77%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 84.81%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CWEN-A stock is 73.79%.
Clearway Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 76.77% |
| 2024-12-31 | 78.99% |
| 2023-12-31 | 78.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | 184.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | 70.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 73.31% |
| 2019-12-31 | 74.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 78.25% |
| 2017-12-31 | 74.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | 66.50% |
| 2015-12-31 | 75.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | 72.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | 64.86% |
| 2012-12-31 | 45.14% |
| 2011-12-31 | 40.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | 27.97% |
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About Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. is an American enterprise primarily focused on the renewable energy sector. Its operational portfolio encompasses approximately 5,000 net megawatts (MW) from installed wind and solar generation projects, complemented by an additional 2,500 net MW derived from natural gas facilities. The company, which was originally incorporated in 2012, rebranded from NRG Yield, Inc. to Clearway Energy, Inc. in August 2018. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Clearway Energy, Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Renewable Utilities
- CEO
- Craig Cornelius