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

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

32.97 USD
-0.54 (-1.61%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
33.82 USD
+0.85 (+2.58%)
After Hours: 12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall YOU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated YOU against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of YOU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. YOU has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year YOU was profitable.
YOU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

The Return On Assets of YOU (16.14%) is better than 91.46% of its industry peers.
YOU's Return On Equity of 122.29% is amongst the best of the industry. YOU outperforms 98.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of YOU (26.72%) is better than 95.02% 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 Profit Margin of 20.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YOU outperforms 85.41% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.25%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.41% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.98%, YOU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.95% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for YOU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
YOU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
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 4.08. This indicates that YOU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.08, YOU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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 4.08
ROIC/WACC2.47
WACC10.82%
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 77.58% of its industry peers.
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 77.22% 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.
Looking at the last year, YOU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.83% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 -0.72% 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-40.62%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.77%
Revenue Next 2Y13.38%
Revenue Next 3Y11.43%
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 18.32, the valuation of YOU can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YOU is valued a bit cheaper than 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. YOU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.23, the valuation of YOU can be described as rather expensive.
69.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YOU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
YOU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.32
Fwd PE 22.23
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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. YOU is cheaper than 81.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of YOU indicates a rather cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 85.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.16
EV/EBITDA 17.88
YOU Per share dataYOU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

YOU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

YOU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 59.20, YOU pays a better dividend. On top of this YOU pays more dividend than 93.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
YOU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
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

40.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by YOU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.72%
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 (12/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 33.82 +0.85 (+2.58%)

32.97

-0.54 (-1.61%)

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 Owners106.64%
Inst Owner Change-2.02%
Ins Owners8.79%
Ins Owner Change-1.81%
Market Cap4.39B
Revenue(TTM)866.30M
Net Income(TTM)181.69M
Analysts70.77
Price Target38.87 (17.9%)
Short Float %18.83%
Short Ratio10.57
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)7.36%
PT rev (3m)11.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.32
Fwd PE 22.23
P/S 5.07
P/FCF 15.16
P/OCF 14.13
P/B 29.55
P/tB 58.05
EV/EBITDA 17.88
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY5.46%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)2.17
FCFY6.6%
OCF(TTM)2.33
OCFY7.08%
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 4.08
F-Score7
WACC10.82%
ROIC/WACC2.47
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-40.62%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y-0.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.83%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.51%
Revenue Next Year15.77%
Revenue Next 2Y13.38%
Revenue Next 3Y11.43%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
EBIT growth 1Y60.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year95.49%
EBIT Next 3Y38.48%
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 18.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 29.55.


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 -40.62% in the next year.