Clear SecureYOU +0.42%70 EBITDA Margin % is 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YOU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks better than 84.63% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Clear Secure's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.8 Mil. Clear Secure's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $253.0 Mil. Therefore, Clear Secure's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.21%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Clear Secure EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
YOU vs APPF, NAVN, LYFT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clear Secure EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clear Secure (YOU) has a EBITDA Margin % of 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #433 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Clear Secure's current EBITDA Margin % is 27.21%. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Clear Secure's value of 27.21% is 237.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #433 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clear Secure has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Secure's EBITDA Margin % compare to APPF and NAVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #433 out of 2818 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Clear Secure in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Clear Secure's value of 27.21% is 237.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.07, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current EBITDA Margin % of 27.21% is 237.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current EBITDA Margin % is 27.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Secure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Secure (YOU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.02, compared to a current price of $52.95 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 27.21% and 237.2% above the Software industry median of 8.07. Clear Secure's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current EBITDA Margin % is 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clear Secure (YOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Secure stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.95 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.02.
GuruFocus considers Clear Secure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOU:
EBITDA Margin %: 27.21%
GF Value™: $36.02 vs. price of $52.95 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.2% above the Software median (#433 of 2818)
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Clear Secure Inc is an identity company making experiences safer and easier digitally and physically. It is involved in creating a frictionless travel experience while enhancing security. Its secure identity platform uses biometrics to automate the identity verification process through lanes in airports, helping to make the travel experience safe and easy. The Company's operations are mainly focused on growing and maintaining its secure identity network across multiple offerings in both aviation and non-aviation channels.
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