Clear SecureYOU +0.42%70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.28. 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 865 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks worse than 50.98% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YOU'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.42
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Clear Secure was 0.45. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.28.
YOU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 50.98% of 865
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs YOU: 0.42
During the past 12 months, Clear Secure's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Clear Secure Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Clear Secure Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #441 out of 865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Clear Secure's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Clear Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.45. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Clear Secure's value of 0.39 is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #441 out of 865 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APPF and NAVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #441 out of 865 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Clear Secure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Clear Secure's value of 0.39 is 4.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Clear Secure's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 865 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 4.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 4.9% below the Software industry median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $36.02 vs. price of $52.95 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% below the Software median (#441 of 865)
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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