Clear SecureYOU +0.42%70 FCF Yield % is 8.20 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 8.39. 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 2,865 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks better than 80.1% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Clear Secure FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 8.20 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.39. Over the past decade, Clear Secure's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #570 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Clear Secure's FCF Yield % too high?
Clear Secure's current FCF Yield % of 8.20 is near median its 10-year median of 8.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 14.86. The Software industry median FCF Yield % is 0.84. Clear Secure's value of 8.20 is 876.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #570 out of 2865 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 FCF Yield % compare to APPF and NAVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #570 out of 2865 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Clear Secure in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.84. Clear Secure's value of 8.20 is 876.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Clear Secure's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 0.84, 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 FCF Yield % for a Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.84, based on 2,865 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current FCF Yield % of 8.20 is 876.2% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current FCF Yield % is 8.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.39. 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 FCF Yield % is 8.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 876.2% above the Software industry median of 0.84. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current FCF Yield % is 8.20 as of Jun. 25, 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:
FCF Yield %: 8.20 (near median its 10-year median of 8.39)
GF Value™: $36.02 vs. price of $52.95 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 876.2% above the Software median (#570 of 2865)
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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