Clear SecureYOU +5.48%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.96% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YOU with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,876 Software companies, Clear Secure ranks better than 78.23% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Clear Secure's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $155.2 Mil. Clear Secure's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,297.4 Mil. Therefore, Clear Secure's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
YOU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.07 Med: -3.4 Max: 16.33
Current: 10.59
During the past 7 years, Clear Secure's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.33%. The lowest was -17.07%. And the median was -3.40%.
YOU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 78.23% of 2876
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs YOU: 10.59
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Clear Secure Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Clear Secure Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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, DUOL, PCTY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.96% mean?
Clear Secure (YOU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.96% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #626 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Clear Secure's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Clear Secure's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.96%. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Clear Secure's value of 11.96% is 486.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #626 out of 2876 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APPF and DUOL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clear Secure ranks #626 out of 2876 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Clear Secure in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Clear Secure's value of 11.96% is 486.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,876 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clear Secure's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.96% is 486.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Clear Secure and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Secure's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.96%. 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 $36.19, compared to a current price of $56.74 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.96% and 486.3% above the Software industry median of 2.04. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clear Secure (YOU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.96% 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 $56.74 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.19.
GuruFocus considers Clear Secure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOU:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.96%
GF Value™: $36.19 vs. price of $56.74 (56.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 486.3% above the Software median (#626 of 2876)
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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