Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 63.46% | 64.00% | 63.45% | 64.93% | 69.47% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.30% | 20.02% | 123.53% | 20.76% | 27.77% |
| Pretax margin | 8.61% | 5.86% | 67.56% | 4.90% | 2.75% |
| Net profit margin | 6.42% | 6.01% | 48.91% | 3.97% | 2.09% |
Clearway Energy Inc Class C has shown a consistent gross profit margin over the past five years, ranging from 63.45% to 69.47%. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations after deducting the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin for Clearway Energy Inc Class C has varied significantly, with a notable spike in 2022 at 123.53%. However, this was followed by a decline in the subsequent years, with the margin ranging from 14.30% to 27.77%. This suggests fluctuations in the company's profitability from its operating activities.
The pretax margin for Clearway Energy Inc Class C also fluctuated over the years, with a significant increase in 2022 at 67.56%. This margin ranged from 2.75% to 8.61% over the five-year period, indicating the portion of revenue that remains after accounting for operating expenses but before taxes.
In terms of net profit margin, Clearway Energy Inc Class C has shown varying levels of profitability over the years, with margins ranging from 2.09% to 6.42%. This metric reflects the company's overall profitability after all expenses, including taxes, have been accounted for.
Overall, while the company has demonstrated a strong gross profit margin, its operating profit margin has been more volatile, and the pretax and net profit margins have shown fluctuations over the past five years, indicating varying levels of profitability in different periods.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.37% | 1.79% | 11.94% | 2.08% | 3.14% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.61% | 0.54% | 4.73% | 0.40% | 0.24% |
| Return on total capital | 1.59% | 3.32% | 9.84% | 3.66% | 4.82% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.58% | 1.58% | 14.43% | 1.55% | 0.92% |
Clearway Energy Inc Class C's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) declined from 3.14% in 2020 to 1.37% in 2024, with a notable increase to 11.94% in 2022.
- This indicates that the company's operating income generated from its assets decreased over the period, with a significant improvement in 2022.
- Return on assets (ROA) had a similar trend, starting at 0.24% in 2020, peaking at 4.73% in 2022, and then declining to 0.61% in 2024.
- ROA reflects the overall profitability of the company's assets, showing a substantial improvement in 2022 followed by a decline in subsequent years.
- Return on total capital also exhibited fluctuations, ranging from 1.59% in 2024 to 9.84% in 2022, with values of 4.82% and 3.66% in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
- This ratio assesses the return generated from all forms of capital invested in the company, demonstrating variability in the company's capital efficiency over the analyzed years.
- Return on equity (ROE) showed a similar pattern, varying from 0.92% in 2020 to a peak of 14.43% in 2022, and then stabilizing at 1.58% in 2023 and 2024.
- ROE reflects the return generated for the company's shareholders, indicating a strong performance in 2022 followed by a return to lower levels in subsequent years.
Overall, while Clearway Energy Inc Class C experienced fluctuations in profitability ratios, there was a notable spike in performance in 2022, suggesting a possible strategic change or successful operational initiatives during that period. Further analysis of the company's financial and operational activities could provide additional insights into these fluctuations.