Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsSea Ltd (SE)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$714.24
+0.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.47B
SE
Sea Ltd
$78.16
-2.13%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $46.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 35% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $16.98B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 3.8%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CASY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+20.4%
Fair Value
$815.26
Current Price
$714.24
$101.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$78.16
$39.78 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 49.8% YoY
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
3.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 53/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. CASY offers better value entry with a 20.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Caseys General Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Casey's General Stores, Inc., operates convenience stores under the names Casey's and Casey's General Store. The company is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa.
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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