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CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YOU - US18467V1098 - Common Stock

36.46 USD
+0.03 (+0.08%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
36.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall YOU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated YOU against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. YOU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. YOU is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year YOU was profitable.
In the past year YOU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: YOU reported negative net income in multiple years.
YOU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
YOU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYOU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.14%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 122.29%, YOU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of YOU (26.72%) is better than 95.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.14%
ROE 122.29%
ROIC 26.72%
ROA(3y)3.52%
ROA(5y)0.42%
ROE(3y)25.02%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
YOU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYOU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

YOU has a better Profit Margin (20.97%) than 84.78% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of YOU (19.25%) is better than 85.51% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.98%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
YOU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.25%
PM (TTM) 20.97%
GM 85.99%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
YOU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYOU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

YOU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, YOU has less shares outstanding
YOU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
YOU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
YOU Yearly Shares OutstandingYOU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
YOU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYOU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

YOU has an Altman-Z score of 4.32. This indicates that YOU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
YOU's Altman-Z score of 4.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YOU outperforms 68.48% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for YOU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.32
ROIC/WACC2.42
WACC11.02%
YOU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYOU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that YOU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of YOU (0.93) is worse than 77.54% of its industry peers.
YOU has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that YOU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of YOU (0.93) is worse than 77.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
YOU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYOU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.14% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, YOU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.83% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, YOU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.51%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, YOU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-39.84%
EPS Next 2Y-12.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.87%
Revenue Next 2Y14.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.67%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
YOU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYOU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
YOU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYOU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of YOU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YOU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
YOU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.32, the valuation of YOU can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YOU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YOU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say YOU is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 26.32
YOU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYOU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YOU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of YOU indicates a rather cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 83.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.77
EV/EBITDA 19.9
YOU Per share dataYOU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of YOU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

YOU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
YOU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.52. YOU pays more dividend than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, YOU is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%

5.2 History

YOU has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
YOU Yearly Dividends per shareYOU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

YOU pays out 40.24% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.24%
EPS Next 2Y-12.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
YOU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYOU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M
YOU Dividend Payout.YOU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.YOU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A

NYSE:YOU (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.46 0 (0%)

36.46

+0.03 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners101.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners7.02%
Ins Owner Change-7.51%
Market Cap4.86B
Revenue(TTM)866.30M
Net Income(TTM)181.69M
Analysts72.31
Price Target39.78 (9.11%)
Short Float %16.51%
Short Ratio9.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP40.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.71%
Min EPS beat(2)1.51%
Max EPS beat(2)7.9%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)57.05%
Min EPS beat(4)1.51%
Max EPS beat(4)202.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)39.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)65.91%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.14%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.87%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.89%
PT rev (1m)2.33%
PT rev (3m)9.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 26.32
P/S 5.6
P/FCF 16.77
P/OCF 15.63
P/B 32.68
P/tB 64.2
EV/EBITDA 19.9
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY3.8%
FCF(TTM)2.17
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY6.4%
SpS6.51
BVpS1.12
TBVpS0.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.14%
ROE 122.29%
ROCE 33.82%
ROIC 26.72%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 19.25%
PM (TTM) 20.97%
GM 85.99%
FCFM 33.43%
ROA(3y)3.52%
ROA(5y)0.42%
ROE(3y)25.02%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 76.06%
Cap/Sales 2.43%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 159.75%
Profit Quality 159.38%
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 4.32
F-Score7
WACC11.02%
ROIC/WACC2.42
Cap/Depr(3y)112.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)150.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.33%
EPS Next Y-39.84%
EPS Next 2Y-12.76%
EPS Next 3Y0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.51%
Revenue Next Year16.87%
Revenue Next 2Y14.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.67%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
EBIT growth 1Y60.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year109.6%
EBIT Next 3Y44.17%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
FCF growth 1Y61.14%
FCF growth 3Y90.95%
FCF growth 5Y189.23%
OCF growth 1Y47.79%
OCF growth 3Y61.88%
OCF growth 5Y77.89%

CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A / YOU FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to YOU.


Can you provide the valuation status for CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A?

CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for YOU stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) is 20.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 32.68.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) is expected to decline by -39.84% in the next year.