Ross Stores Inc (ROST)vsSea Ltd (SE)
ROST
Ross Stores Inc
$225.08
-0.20%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $73.23B
SE
Sea Ltd
$83.21
-3.06%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $52.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $22.75B). ROST leads profitability with a 9.4% 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-).
ROST
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
-5.1%
Fair Value
$183.26
Current Price
$225.08
$41.82 premium
Margin of Safety
+53.2%
Fair Value
$244.86
Current Price
$83.21
$161.65 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ROST
The strongest argument for ROST centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 12.2% 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 : ROST
The primary concerns for ROST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROST 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.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
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.
Ross Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Ross Stores, Inc., operating under the brand name Ross Dress for Less, is an American chain of discount department stores headquartered in Dublin, California.
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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