Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 196,000 263,000 1,470,000 267,000 333,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,371,000 1,314,000 1,190,000 1,286,000 1,199,000
Operating profit margin 14.30% 20.02% 123.53% 20.76% 27.77%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $196,000K ÷ $1,371,000K
= 14.30%

The operating profit margin for Clearway Energy Inc Class C has exhibited varying trends over the years based on the provided data. As of December 31, 2020, the operating profit margin stood at a healthy 27.77%, indicating that the company was efficiently generating profit from its core operations. However, by December 31, 2021, the operating profit margin had declined to 20.76%, suggesting a potential decrease in operational efficiency or increased operating costs.

An interesting anomaly occurred on December 31, 2022, where the operating profit margin surged significantly to 123.53%. Such a sharp increase could be attributed to specific non-recurring items or accounting adjustments that inflated profitability for that period. Subsequently, by December 31, 2023, the operating profit margin reverted to a more normalized level of 20.02%, aligning more closely with historical trends.

The most recent data point, as of December 31, 2024, reflects a further decline in the operating profit margin to 14.30%. This decrease could signal challenges in maintaining profitability amidst changing market conditions, cost pressures, or other operational factors. Overall, the fluctuating operating profit margins suggest that Clearway Energy Inc Class C has experienced variable performance in terms of generating profits from its main business activities over the reported years.