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

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

36.98 USD
-1.38 (-3.6%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:22:36 PM
36.87 USD
-0.11 (-0.3%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:22:36 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, YOU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. YOU was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. YOU has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

YOU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year YOU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years YOU reported negative net income over the last 5 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 92.53% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 122.29%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.93% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 26.72%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.77% of its industry peers.
YOU's Operating Margin of 19.25% is amongst the best of the industry. YOU outperforms 85.77% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of YOU (85.98%) is better than 93.59% of its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so YOU is creating value.
YOU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for YOU has been reduced compared to 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 4.36. This indicates that YOU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
YOU's Altman-Z score of 4.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YOU outperforms 66.90% of its industry peers.
YOU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.36
ROIC/WACC2.45
WACC10.89%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, YOU is doing worse than 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that YOU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
YOU has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: YOU underperforms 76.87% 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

YOU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.14%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 17.83% in the past year. This is quite good.
YOU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.99% yearly.
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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.50% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, YOU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-39.62%
EPS Next 2Y-11.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.45%
Revenue Next 3Y13.04%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.54, the valuation of YOU can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of YOU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 75.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. YOU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for YOU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YOU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 65.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, YOU is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.54
Fwd PE 25.76
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

YOU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YOU is cheaper than 77.58% of the companies in the same industry.
83.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YOU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.01
EV/EBITDA 20.26
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.
YOU's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

YOU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
YOU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.52. YOU pays more dividend than 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
YOU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%

5.2 History

YOU has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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-11.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.5%
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 (12/19/2025, 8:22:36 PM)

After market: 36.87 -0.11 (-0.3%)

36.98

-1.38 (-3.6%)

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 Owners101.41%
Inst Owner Change-2.02%
Ins Owners7.04%
Ins Owner Change-7.39%
Market Cap4.92B
Revenue(TTM)866.30M
Net Income(TTM)181.69M
Analysts70.77
Price Target38.87 (5.11%)
Short Float %17.84%
Short Ratio9.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP40.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-10 2025-12-10 (0.125)
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)6.98%
PT rev (3m)11.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.54
Fwd PE 25.76
P/S 5.68
P/FCF 17.01
P/OCF 15.85
P/B 33.14
P/tB 65.11
EV/EBITDA 20.26
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)2.17
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY6.31%
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 4.36
F-Score7
WACC10.89%
ROIC/WACC2.45
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-39.62%
EPS Next 2Y-11.18%
EPS Next 3Y-2.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.51%
Revenue Next Year16.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.45%
Revenue Next 3Y13.04%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
EBIT growth 1Y60.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year109.64%
EBIT Next 3Y42.62%
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 5 / 10 to YOU.


What is the valuation status of CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) stock?

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


What is the profitability of YOU stock?

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


What is the valuation of CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) is 20.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 33.14.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for YOU stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) is expected to decline by -39.62% in the next year.