Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 63.46% | 64.00% | 60.77% | 61.91% | 64.00% | 65.72% | 67.67% | 67.17% | 63.45% | 63.31% | 62.11% | 62.87% | 64.93% | 65.95% | 67.21% | 67.49% | 69.47% | 68.20% | 68.16% | 67.66% |
| Operating profit margin | 14.30% | 15.47% | 10.17% | 14.90% | 20.02% | 22.28% | 23.66% | 123.81% | 123.53% | 122.34% | 119.98% | 18.05% | 20.76% | 18.91% | 21.97% | 22.67% | 27.77% | 26.95% | 24.87% | 21.90% |
| Pretax margin | 8.61% | 6.09% | 6.00% | 5.74% | 5.86% | 7.95% | 6.91% | 65.27% | 67.56% | 66.37% | 63.95% | 3.72% | 4.90% | 1.36% | 2.93% | 5.69% | 2.75% | 1.82% | 0.72% | -7.92% |
| Net profit margin | 6.42% | 8.94% | 7.21% | 5.97% | 6.01% | 4.05% | 6.30% | 48.58% | 48.91% | 45.32% | 44.04% | 1.27% | 3.97% | 2.72% | 3.66% | 4.84% | 2.09% | 3.81% | 4.56% | -1.86% |
Clearway Energy Inc Class C has shown a fluctuating trend in its profitability ratios over the last few years. The gross profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, has seen a gradual decline from around 67% to 63% by the end of 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin, which measures the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, exhibited significant variability, reaching exceptionally high levels in mid-2022 before dropping to around 10% by mid-2024.
The pretax margin, showing the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit, followed a similar pattern, with a sharp increase in mid-2022 followed by a gradual decrease towards the end of 2024.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which reflects the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses are deducted, showed a notable increase from 1% in early 2022 to around 7% by the end of 2024.
Overall, Clearway Energy Inc Class C's profitability ratios demonstrate a mix of positive and negative trends, suggesting fluctuations in its operational efficiency and financial performance during the period under review.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.37% | 1.48% | 0.87% | 1.29% | 1.79% | 2.22% | 2.44% | 12.28% | 11.94% | 12.04% | 11.87% | 1.81% | 2.08% | 2.00% | 2.27% | 2.25% | 3.14% | 3.20% | 2.86% | 2.46% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 0.61% | 0.86% | 0.62% | 0.52% | 0.54% | 0.40% | 0.65% | 4.82% | 4.73% | 4.46% | 4.36% | 0.13% | 0.40% | 0.29% | 0.38% | 0.48% | 0.24% | 0.45% | 0.52% | -0.21% |
| Return on total capital | 2.94% | 4.06% | 3.22% | 2.92% | 3.32% | 3.52% | 3.52% | 10.15% | 9.84% | 9.84% | 9.80% | 3.57% | 3.66% | 3.11% | 3.25% | 3.44% | 4.82% | 5.53% | 5.61% | 5.81% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 1.58% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 1.53% | 1.58% | 1.27% | 1.98% | 14.75% | 14.43% | 13.65% | 13.14% | 0.51% | 1.55% | 1.15% | 1.50% | 1.90% | 0.92% | 1.97% | 2.28% | -0.88% |
Clearway Energy Inc Class C has shown fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the past few years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of 0.87% in June 30, 2024, to a high of 12.28% in March 31, 2023, with significant variability in between. The gradual decline in the Operating ROA since the peak in March 2023 may suggest challenges in maintaining or improving operational efficiency and profitability.
- Return on assets (ROA) has also displayed fluctuations, moving from negative figures to a peak of 4.82% in March 31, 2023. However, there has been a decrease in ROA in recent periods, highlighting potential issues with generating earnings from assets.
- Return on total capital has been relatively stable compared to the other ratios, ranging between 2.92% and 10.15%. The ratio peaked in March 31, 2023, indicating efficient use of total capital to generate profits.
- Return on equity (ROE) has shown a similar pattern to ROA, with fluctuations over the years. ROE hit a high of 14.75% in March 31, 2023, showing substantial returns to equity holders. However, the ratio has decreased in recent periods, indicating potential challenges in maximizing shareholder value.
Overall, while Clearway Energy Inc Class C has experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios, there are signs of both strengths and weaknesses in the company's ability to generate returns for its assets and equity holders.