Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)vsSea Ltd (SE)
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$9.85
+1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $371.77M
SE
Sea Ltd
$84.88
+2.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $51.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1226% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $1.73B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs -0.6%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BNED
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$69.59
Current Price
$9.85
$59.74 discount
Margin of Safety
+53.2%
Fair Value
$244.86
Current Price
$84.88
$159.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
ROE of -3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 67.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BNED
The strongest argument for BNED centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNED profiles as a turnaround stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 49/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. BNED offers better value entry with a 88.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
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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