CLEAR SECURE INC -CLASS A (YOU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:YOU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US18467V1098 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, YOU scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. YOU was compared to 282 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year YOU was profitable.
In the past year YOU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years YOU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
YOU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.86%, YOU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 151.06%, YOU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.65% of the companies in the same industry.
YOU's Return On Invested Capital of 25.48% is amongst the best of the industry. YOU outperforms 95.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.86% | ||
| ROE | 151.06% | ||
| ROIC | 25.48% |
ROA(3y)3.52%
ROA(5y)0.42%
ROE(3y)25.02%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.96%, YOU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.07% of the companies in the same industry.
YOU's Operating Margin of 16.99% is amongst the best of the industry. YOU outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of YOU (85.82%) is better than 93.62% of its industry peers.
YOU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.96% | ||
| GM | 85.82% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YOU is creating value.
YOU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, YOU has less shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.33 indicates that YOU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
YOU has a Altman-Z score (3.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
YOU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
ROIC/WACC2.85
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that YOU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
YOU has a Current ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: YOU underperforms 79.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that YOU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
YOU's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. YOU is outperformed by 79.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
YOU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 133.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 21.58% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 31.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)133.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.58%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%18.05%
3.2 Future
YOU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.62% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, YOU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-39.65%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-3.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y12.35%
Revenue Next 3Y10.59%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.80, the valuation of YOU can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YOU is valued cheaper than 87.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, YOU is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.29, YOU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YOU is valued a bit cheaper than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.70. YOU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of YOU indicates a rather cheap valuation: YOU is cheaper than 84.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
93.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YOU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of YOU may justify a higher PE ratio.
YOU's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.62% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-3.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
YOU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
YOU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 16.20. YOU pays more dividend than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
YOU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
5.2 History
YOU has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
54.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by YOU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.91%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-3.62%
27.98
+0.22 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.54%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners9%
Ins Owner Change-9.85%
Market Cap3.72B
Analysts70
Price Target30.75 (9.9%)
Short Float %26.3%
Short Ratio12.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP54.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)109.39%
Min EPS beat(2)15.99%
Max EPS beat(2)202.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)59.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.11%
Max EPS beat(4)202.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)64.8%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.1%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.92%
PT rev (1m)0.48%
PT rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 | ||
| P/S | 4.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.87 | ||
| P/B | 31.9 | ||
| P/tB | 93.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY7.99%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY8.43%
SpS6.03
BVpS0.88
TBVpS0.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.86% | ||
| ROE | 151.06% | ||
| ROCE | 32.25% | ||
| ROIC | 25.48% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 16.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.96% | ||
| GM | 85.82% | ||
| FCFM | 37.03% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 192.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
F-Score8
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2.85
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)133.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y-39.65%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-3.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.58%
Revenue growth 3Y44.76%
Revenue growth 5Y31.99%
Sales Q2Q%18.05%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y12.35%
Revenue Next 3Y10.59%
Revenue Next 5Y9.27%
EBIT growth 1Y130.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year84.77%
EBIT Next 3Y35.76%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
FCF growth 1Y76.41%
FCF growth 3Y90.95%
FCF growth 5Y189.23%
OCF growth 1Y53.61%
OCF growth 3Y61.88%
OCF growth 5Y77.89%