Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)vsSea Ltd (SE)
LAD
Lithia Motors Inc
$276.58
-1.18%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.54B
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.29
-0.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $52.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lithia Motors Inc generates 64% more annual revenue ($37.63B vs $22.94B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 2.2%. LAD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
LAD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.4%
Fair Value
$212.98
Current Price
$276.58
$63.60 premium
Margin of Safety
+53.7%
Fair Value
$247.39
Current Price
$86.29
$161.10 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.3% revenue growth
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAD
The strongest argument for LAD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.54 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 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LAD
The primary concerns for LAD are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAD profiles as a value 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.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 55/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. 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.
Lithia Motors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Lithia Motors, Inc. is an automobile retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.
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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