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Clear SecureYOU -1.53%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 11.82. GuruFocus rates YOU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,960 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks worse than 71.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Clear Secure's enterprise value is $4,905.7 Mil.
Clear Secure's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $246.0 Mil. Therefore, Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
YOU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -243.99 Med: 11.82 Max: 36.76
Current: 19.94
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Clear Secure was 36.76. The lowest was -243.99. And the median was 11.82.
YOU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.58% of 1960
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.365
vs YOU: 19.94
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Clear Secure's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clear Secure's share price for today is $55.24.
Clear Secure's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.250.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Clear Secure's current Enterprise Value is $4,905.7 Mil.
Clear Secure's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $246.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Secure. This is 69% above median its historical median of 11.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #1403 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Clear Secure's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Clear Secure's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.82. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.37. Clear Secure's value of 19.94 is 92.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #1403 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to LYFT and DAVE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #1403 out of 1960 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Clear Secure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.37. Clear Secure's value of 19.94 is 92.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.82 vs. the industry median of 10.37, Clear Secure has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.37, based on 1,960 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.94 is 92.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clear Secure. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 11.82. 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 $36.52, compared to a current price of $55.24 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.82 and 92.4% above the Software industry median of 10.37. Clear Secure's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 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 $55.24 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.52.
GuruFocus considers Clear Secure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOU:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.94 (69% above median its 10-year median of 11.82)
GF Value™: $36.52 vs. price of $55.24 (51.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.4% above the Software median (#1403 of 1960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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