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Clear Secure, Inc. · Technology · United States · $7.0B · Avg Vol: $72M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
78
V
36
M
64
P/E (TTM)
44.7x
ROE
109.5%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.9%
Dir. Trades · 180d
−$28M →
Buybacks · 180d
$103.9M →
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
Revenue—437.4M613.6M770.5M900.8M27.2%942.4M1.1B1.2B17.2%
EPS-0.48-0.800.311.811.1491.8%1.281.451.9330.1%
Shares—88.7M92.7M97.5M98.3M+10.9%100.6M———
Debt—130.1M127.4M121.3M112.3M-4.8%111.3M———
Equity—291.1M233.3M198.4M177.7M-15.2%————
Op CF—168.3M225.0M295.7M372.5M30.3%464.5M———
Inv CF—-359.6M-15.5M113.8M-97.1M—————
Fin CF—-48.9M-216.0M-401.5M-257.3M—————
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50.2551.9853.7255.4557.18Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$53.23
RSI (14)
41.3
52W High
$62.55
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
34.3%96.2
ROE
109.5%99.3
GP/Assets
47.3%87.0
Op. Margin
24.5%88.3
FCF/Assets
26.2%96.1
Piotroski
659.2
Int. Cover
50.0x84.6
D/E Ratio
0.52x27.8
Current Ratio
1.01x10.9
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
44.7x37.6
EV/EBITDA
21.8x43.5
P/FCF
20.5x58.7
P/B
31.6x2.4
P/S
8.1x22.1
Div Yield
0.9%36.4
Momentum
64
52W High %
85%88.2
RS 6M
44%87.2
SMA 50/200
1.26x74.5
EPS Rev 4W
-2.8%11.2
EPS Rev 12W
-7.7%9.4
EPS Improve
+102%54.7
Q Growth
53%68.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.0B
P/E (Forward)
22.1x
Gross Margin
65.5%

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)$7.0B83STRONG BUY
PCTYPaylocity Holding Corporation$6.7B82STRONG BUY
PAYCPaycom Software, Inc.$6.8B79BUY
DOCUDocuSign, Inc.$9.3B83STRONG BUY
IDCCInterDigital, Inc.$6.7B75BUY
PTCPTC Inc.$13.7B84STRONG BUY
DAVEDave Inc.$5.1B93STRONG BUY
LYFT.MXLyft, Inc.$5.5B71BUY
PTRNPattern Group Inc.$4.4B75BUY
MANHManhattan Associates, Inc.$9.0B69BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.5% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.1%

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

Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG 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$53.23
Market Cap$7.0B
P/E (TTM)44.67
P/E (Forward)22.08
Price/Book31.64
Return on Equity109.5%
Return on Invested Capital34.3%
Debt/Equity0.52x
Gross Margin65.5%
Operating Margin24.5%
Revenue Growth19.7%
Dividend Yield0.9%
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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (36), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Clear Secure, Inc. have an economic moat?
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 83/100. 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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