RNW vs CWEN vs BEP vs ARRY vs RUN

For growth investors, Sunrun Inc.

(RUN) is the stronger pick with 45. 1% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 4. 2% for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN). Sunrun Inc. (RUN) offers the better valuation at 8. 1x trailing P/E (22. 8x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate ReNew Energy Global Plc (RNW) a "Buy" — based on 6 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Sunrun Inc.

(RUN) is the cheapest at 8. 1x versus ReNew Energy Global Plc at 46. 9x. On forward P/E, ReNew Energy Global Plc is actually cheaper at 0. 4x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Clearway Energy, Inc.

(CWEN) delivered a total return of +72. 5%, compared to -69. 8% for Sunrun Inc. (RUN). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: CWEN returned +237. 4% versus ARRY's -77. 5%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Clearway Energy, Inc.

(CWEN) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 54β versus Sunrun Inc. 's 2. 89β — meaning RUN is approximately 435% more volatile than CWEN relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Brookfield Renewable Partners L. P. (BEP) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 102% versus 6% for ReNew Energy Global Plc — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Sunrun Inc.

(RUN) is pulling ahead at 45. 1% versus 4. 2% for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Sunrun Inc. grew EPS 113. 3% year-over-year, compared to 10. 1% for ReNew Energy Global Plc. Over a 3-year CAGR, RNW leads at 17. 8% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Sunrun Inc.

(RUN) is the more profitable company, earning 15. 2% net margin versus -4. 1% for Array Technologies, Inc. — meaning it keeps 15. 2% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: RNW leads at 53. 5% versus -4. 3% for RUN. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — RNW leads at 91. 1%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

On forward earnings alone, ReNew Energy Global Plc (RNW) trades at 0.

4x forward P/E versus 22. 8x for Sunrun Inc. — 22. 4x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for RUN: 31. 4% to $18. 14.

In this comparison, BEP (11.

7% yield), CWEN (7. 9% yield) pay a dividend. RNW, ARRY, RUN do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Clearway Energy, Inc.

(CWEN) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 54), 7. 9% yield, +237. 4% 10Y return). Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY) carries a higher beta of 2. 32 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (CWEN: +237. 4%, ARRY: -77. 5%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (RNW (Utilities) and CWEN (Utilities) and BEP (Utilities) and ARRY (Energy) and RUN (Energy)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: RNW is a small-cap high-growth stock; CWEN is a small-cap income-oriented stock; BEP is a mid-cap income-oriented stock; ARRY is a small-cap high-growth stock; RUN is a small-cap high-growth stock. CWEN, BEP pay a dividend while RNW, ARRY, RUN do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.