Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)vsSea Ltd (SE)
ADBE
Adobe Systems Incorporated
$253.04
-1.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $103.68B
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.73
-2.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $54.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Adobe Systems Incorporated generates 7% more annual revenue ($24.45B vs $22.94B). ADBE leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 6.9%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. ADBE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ADBE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.5%
Fair Value
$438.58
Current Price
$253.04
$185.54 discount
Margin of Safety
+52.8%
Fair Value
$242.40
Current Price
$86.73
$155.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADBE
The strongest argument for ADBE centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 38.8%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ADBE
The primary concerns for ADBE are Price/Book.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADBE profiles as a mature stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ADBE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 29.5% margins and 12.0% revenue growth. SE offers better value entry with a 52.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Adobe Inc. is an American multinational computer software company. Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has historically specialized in software for the creation and publication of a wide range of content, including graphics, photography, illustration, animation, multimedia, motion pictures and print. The company has expanded into digital marketing management software. Adobe has millions of users worldwide. Flagship products include: Photoshop image editing software, Adobe Illustrator vector-based illustration software, Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Portable Document Format (PDF), plus a host of tools primarily for audio-visual content creation, editing and publishing.
Visit Website →Sea Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Sea Limited is engaged in the digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services businesses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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