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

Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Clear Secure is a high-margin, asset-light biometric identity platform with a powerful network effect and high customer switching costs. It perfectly fits the Peter Lynch lens of a highly visible consumer product with observable, growing demand. As CLEAR expands its high-margin subscription model beyond airport security into healthcare, sports venues, and enterprise access, it offers a highly scalable, recurring revenue stream with a long reinvestment runway.

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$54.97
Market Cap$7.6B
P/E (TTM)43.58
P/E (Forward)20.44
Price/Book30.15
Return on Equity109.5%
Return on Invested Capital34.3%
Debt/Equity52.08
Gross Margin65.5%
Operating Margin24.5%
Revenue Growth19.7%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$341M

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 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (40), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Clear Secure, Inc. have an economic moat?
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. 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).
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