Clear Secure [YOU] vs Paylocity Holding [PCTY] Detailed Stock Comparison
Clear Secure
NYSE
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Paylocity Holding
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Clear Secure wins in 11 metrics, Paylocity Holding wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Clear Secure appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Clear Secure | Paylocity Holding | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.77 | 44.29 | Clear Secure |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 26.33 | 7.99 | Paylocity Holding |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 90.78 | 14.09 | Paylocity Holding |
| PEG Ratio | 24.19 | 24.83 | Clear Secure |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.83 | 28.06 | Clear Secure |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.17% | 14.24% | Clear Secure |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 19.39% | 5.43% | Clear Secure |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 19.39% | 5.43% | Clear Secure |
| Return on Equity | 130.19% | 20.04% | Clear Secure |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.55% | 4.42% | Clear Secure |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $283.35M | $342.75M | Paylocity Holding |
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 20.81% | 13.80% | Clear Secure |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.39 | 6.16 | Clear Secure |
| Enterprise Value | $2.73B | $9.68B | Paylocity Holding |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.26 | 6.07 | Clear Secure |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 64.05% | 67.84% | Paylocity Holding |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $9 | $29 | Paylocity Holding |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.63 | $4.02 | Paylocity Holding |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.23 | 0.55 | Paylocity Holding |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Clear Secure vs Paylocity Holding Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Secure | 3.39% | 2.75% | 17.54% | 37.83% | 47.43% | 28.40% |
| Paylocity Holding | -1.79% | 3.72% | -1.86% | -9.42% | -13.08% | -8.74% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Secure | 20.81% | 43.47% | -27.67% | -27.67% | -27.67% | -27.67% |
| Paylocity Holding | 13.80% | -27.57% | 21.65% | 442.91% | 584.43% | 584.43% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Clear Secure vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.50B | $9.82B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,319,719 | 652,720 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,569,270 | 546,853 |
| Last Close | $34.72 | $178.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $21.67 - $38.88 | $150.87 - $223.80 |
| % from 52W High | -10.70% | -20.46% |
| All-Time High | $65.70 (Aug 09, 2021) | $314.49 (Nov 01, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -47.15% | -43.39% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.18% | 0.28% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.03% | 1.40% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.21% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 1.30% | 0.20% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 90.78 | 14.09 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.29 | $22.28 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.32 | $3.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $322.08M | $418.23M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $248.46M | $345.40M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.99% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.49 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Clear Secure vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.77 | 44.29 |
| Forward P/E | 24.19 | 24.83 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.19 | 24.83 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.39 | 6.16 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 26.33 | 7.99 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.50B | $9.82B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.73B | $9.68B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.26 | 6.07 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.83 | 28.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.23 | 0.55 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $1.29 | $22.28 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Clear Secure vs Paylocity Holding
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $211.37M | $400.74M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $80.31M | $128.87M |
| Gross Profit | $131.06M | $271.87M |
| Research & Development | $19.00M | $51.04M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $37.40M | $66.23M |
| EBITDA | $43.94M | $92.68M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $44.01M | $66.80M |
| Income Tax | $5.42M | $18.19M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $38.58M | $48.61M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $87.56M | $398.07M |
| Total Current Assets | $581.88M | $3.31B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $688.38M | $2.91B |
| Long-Term Debt | $113.54M | $209.27M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $125.99M | $1.23B |
| Retained Earnings | $72.15M | $900.58M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $152.64M | $46.91M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $40.10M | $96.97M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-7.08M | $-5.45M |
| Free Cash Flow | $91.26M | $64.28M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-81.25M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-101.74M | $-58.56M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 17.95M | 1.16M |
| Short Ratio | 12.41 | 2.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.34% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,319,719 | 652,720 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,569,270 | 546,853 |
| Shares Outstanding | 97.47M | 55.37M |
| Float Shares | 75.57M | 44.46M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.20% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.06% | 0.82% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Clear Secure vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | YOU | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.49 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.99% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.69 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.91% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.07 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2025 | N/A |