Clear Secure Inc (YOU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Clear Secure Inc stock (YOU) is currently trading at $53.53. Clear Secure Inc PE ratio is 42.96. Clear Secure Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 7.19. Analyst consensus price target for YOU is $50.88. WallStSmart rates YOU as Underperform.
- YOU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- YOU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- YOU stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- YOU fair value vs current price
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- Is YOU undervalued or overvalued?
- Clear Secure Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- YOU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- YOU analyst price target and Smart Rating
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YOU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Clear Secure Inc (YOU)
YOU trades 327% above its Graham fair value of $7.62, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Clear Secure Inc (YOU) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Clear Secure Inc (YOU) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $76 in profit
97.50% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $22 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Clear Secure Inc (YOU) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -71.40%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 26.9x book value
Premium valuation at 7.2x annual revenue
Solid revenue growth at 16.70% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Clear Secure Inc (YOU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 76.00%, Operating Margin at 22.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (7.19), Price/Book (26.88) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 16.70%, EPS Growth at -71.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 12.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 76.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 16.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
YOU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
YOU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 7.19x sits near its historical average of 7.05x (50th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 1% below its historical high of 7.28x set in Mar 2026, and 8% above its historical low of 6.67x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Clear Secure Inc (YOU) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
The Big Picture
Clear Secure Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 901M with 17% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 7600.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 187M in free cash flow and 198M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 71% YoY while revenue grew 17%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Clear Secure Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 102.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Clear Secure Inc.
Bottom Line
Clear Secure Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (17% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Clear Secure Inc(YOU)
NYSE
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
USA
Clear Secure, Inc. is focused on operating as a holding company for Alclear Holdings LLC providing a member-centric secure identity platform using biometric data in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.