Sea Ltd (SE)vsShake Shack Inc (SHAK)
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.56
-6.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $57.05B
SHAK
Shake Shack Inc
$52.34
-1.91%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1590% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $1.49B). SE leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 2.8%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
SE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SHAK
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.1%
Fair Value
$243.96
Current Price
$86.56
$157.40 discount
Margin of Safety
+29.3%
Fair Value
$137.22
Current Price
$52.34
$84.88 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.1% earnings growth
6.4% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 46.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHAK
The strongest argument for SHAK centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SHAK
The primary concerns for SHAK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 59.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHAK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHAK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 46.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (58/100 vs 51/100) and 46.6% revenue growth. SHAK offers better value entry with a 29.3% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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.
Shake Shack Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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