CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU)
US18467V1098 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, YOU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. YOU was compared to 279 industry peers in the Software industry. While YOU has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: YOU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This makes YOU very considerable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
YOU had positive earnings in the past year.
YOU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
YOU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
YOU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
YOU's Return On Assets of 9.36% is amongst the best of the industry. YOU outperforms 86.02% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of YOU (62.31%) is better than 97.49% of its industry peers.
YOU has a better Return On Invested Capital (27.28%) than 97.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.36% | ||
| ROE | 62.31% | ||
| ROIC | 27.28% |
ROA(3y)-2.69%
ROA(5y)-5.81%
ROE(3y)-7.83%
ROE(5y)-14.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of YOU (10.93%) is better than 78.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.14%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of YOU (85.52%) is better than 92.83% of its industry peers.
YOU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.93% | ||
| GM | 85.52% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5YN/A
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, YOU has less shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
YOU has an Altman-Z score of 4.37. This indicates that YOU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
YOU has a better Altman-Z score (4.37) than 60.22% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.37 |
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC11.86%
2.3 Liquidity
YOU has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that YOU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YOU's Current ratio of 1.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. YOU is outperformed by 73.84% of its industry peers.
YOU has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that YOU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YOU's Quick ratio of 1.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. YOU is outperformed by 72.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
YOU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 94.64%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 28.75% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 38.53% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)94.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.75%
Revenue growth 3Y38.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%23.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, YOU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.08% on average per year.
YOU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y115.69%
EPS Next 2Y58.25%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.25%
Revenue Next 2Y20.15%
Revenue Next 3Y17.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
YOU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.99.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of YOU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 79.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.65. YOU is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of YOU.
81.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YOU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YOU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say YOU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YOU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.08% 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 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of YOU may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as YOU's earnings are expected to grow with 45.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.25%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, YOU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
YOU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 11.80. YOU pays more dividend than 95.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, YOU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
YOU pays out 142.06% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP142.06%
EPS Next 2Y58.25%
EPS Next 3Y45.08%
CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A
NYSE:YOU (11/21/2024, 1:21:07 PM)
26.15
-0.64 (-2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
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Market Cap3.65B
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| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.7 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 9.36% | ||
| ROE | 62.31% | ||
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| OM | 14.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.93% | ||
| GM | 85.52% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.86
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)94.64%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y115.69%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.75%
Revenue growth 3Y38.53%
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