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Clear Secure, Inc. · Technology · United States · $5.9B · Avg Vol: $75M/d

77
StockRank
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Q
80
V
49
M
44
P/E (TTM)
30.0x
ROE
119.2%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
1.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Clear Secure has strong quality at Q78 and M71 with an active buyback, but value at V39 is below the calibrated floor, insiders sold 0.52% of shares outstanding, and a 2.8% EPS cut is on file. Three separate negatives alongside a failing valuation leg.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Clear Secure, Inc. offers an identity verification platform that uses biometrics to provide expedited security screening services, primarily for travelers at airports and, increasingly, at sports and entertainment venues. The company benefits from a network effect within its expanding footprint of partner locations and a subscription-based revenue model, establishing a strong niche in enhancing convenience and security. Its proprietary technology and growing user base create a significant barrier to entry for competitors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue437.4M613.6M770.5M900.8M27.2%1.0B1.1B1.3B18.8%
EPS-0.48-0.800.311.811.1491.8%1.481.551.9229.9%
Shares88.7M92.7M97.5M98.3M+10.9%102.9M
Debt130.1M127.4M121.3M112.3M-4.8%109.8M
Equity291.1M233.3M198.4M177.7M-15.2%
Op CF168.3M225.0M295.7M372.5M30.3%542.6M
Inv CF-359.6M-15.5M113.8M-97.1M
Fin CF-48.9M-216.0M-401.5M-257.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-26.0%
42.9046.7750.6554.5258.39Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$43.19
RSI (14)
44.1
52W High
$69.07
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
80
ROIC
46.3%97.6
ROE
119.2%99.5
GP/Assets
51.2%88.9
Op. Margin
29.9%92.9
FCF/Assets
39.0%98.8
Piotroski
661.1
Int. Cover
50.0x85.2
D/E Ratio
0.45x30.7
Current Ratio
1.04x11.6
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
30.0x48.0
EV/EBITDA
13.7x60.0
P/FCF
11.6x80.8
P/B
24.5x3.4
P/S
6.0x28.8
Div Yield
1.2%45.7
Momentum
44
52W High %
63%44.5
RS 6M
-19%40.5
SMA 50/200
1.09x67.4
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%15.6
EPS Rev 12W
-3.2%16.1
EPS Improve
+74%50.0
Q Growth
102%72.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.9B
P/E (Forward)
17.2x
Gross Margin
66.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of YOU are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
YOUClear Secure, Inc.(you)$5.9B77Buy
QTWOQ2 Holdings, Inc.$4.1B79Buy
DAVEDave Inc.$4.8B86Strong Buy
APPFAppFolio, Inc.$8.3B72Buy
NATLNCR Atleos Corporation$3.4B79Buy
PTRNPattern Group Inc.$4.2B70Buy
IDCCInterDigital, Inc.$8.6B70Buy
LYFTLyft, Inc.$6.7B64Hold
GRNDGrindr Inc.$2.7B79Buy
DOCUDocuSign, Inc.$9.3B85Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.6% · P/E 35.3x · Gross margin 51.1%

Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU): Stock Score Summary

Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Clear Secure has strong quality at Q78 and M71 with an active buyback, but value at V39 is below the calibrated floor, insiders sold 0.52% of shares outstanding, and a 2.8% EPS cut is on file. Three separate negatives alongside a failing valuation leg.

Clear Secure, Inc. offers an identity verification platform that uses biometrics to provide expedited security screening services, primarily for travelers at airports and, increasingly, at sports and entertainment venues. The company benefits from a network effect within its expanding footprint of partner locations and a subscription-based revenue model, establishing a strong niche in enhancing convenience and security. Its proprietary technology and growing user base create a significant barrier to entry for competitors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$43.19
Market Cap$5.9B
P/E (TTM)29.95
P/E (Forward)17.18
Price/Book24.53
Return on Equity119.2%
Return on Invested Capital46.3%
Debt/Equity0.45x
Gross Margin66.7%
Operating Margin29.9%
Revenue Growth26.6%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$508M

Clear Secure, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Secure, Inc.’s (YOU) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (49), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Clear Secure, Inc. have an economic moat?
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Clear Secure, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Clear Secure, Inc. in?
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (United States).