Clear SecureYOU +5.48%70 EV-to-FCF is 11.56 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates YOU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks better than 62.73% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Clear Secure's Enterprise Value is $5,056.8 Mil.
Clear Secure's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $437.3 Mil. Therefore, Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
YOU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79 Med: 10.25 Max: 313.14
Current: 11.56
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Clear Secure was 313.14. The lowest was 4.79. And the median was 10.25.
YOU's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.73% of 1591
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.6
vs YOU: 11.56
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $56.74.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Clear Secure EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Clear Secure EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Clear Secure's current Enterprise Value is $5,056.8 Mil.
Clear Secure's Free Cash Flow 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 $437.3 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-FCF of 11.56 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 10.25. Over the past decade, Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.79 to 313.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #593 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Clear Secure's EV-to-FCF too high?
Clear Secure's current EV-to-FCF of 11.56 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 313.14. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.60. Clear Secure's value of 11.56 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #593 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is above 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-FCF compare to APPF and DUOL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #593 out of 1591 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Clear Secure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.60. Clear Secure's value of 11.56 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Clear Secure's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.79 to 313.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 14.60, Clear Secure has consistently been below 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-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.60, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current EV-to-FCF of 11.56 is 20.8% below 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current EV-to-FCF is 11.56, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 10.25. 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 $36.18, compared to a current price of $56.74 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.56, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 20.8% below the Software industry median of 14.60. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.56 as of Jul. 06, 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 $56.74 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.18.
GuruFocus considers Clear Secure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOU:
EV-to-FCF: 11.56 (13% above median its 10-year median of 10.25)
GF Value™: $36.18 vs. price of $56.74 (56.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Software median (#593 of 1591)
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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