3M Company (MMM)vsSea Ltd (SE)
MMM
3M Company
$143.29
-0.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $74.98B
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.73
-2.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $54.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
3M Company generates 9% more annual revenue ($25.02B vs $22.94B). MMM leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 6.9%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
MMM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.4%
Fair Value
$131.53
Current Price
$143.29
$11.76 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$241.22
Current Price
$86.73
$154.49 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
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
Moderate valuation
1.3% revenue growth
Trading at 22.9x book value
Earnings declined 39.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
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 : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MMM profiles as a value 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.
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Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 56/100) 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.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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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