Sea Ltd (SE)vsSouthern Company (SO)
SE
Sea Ltd
$82.47
+5.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $46.36B
SO
Southern Company
$94.61
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $105.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Company generates 29% more annual revenue ($29.55B vs $22.94B). SO leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 6.9%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
SO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$82.47
$35.47 discount
Margin of Safety
-254.9%
Fair Value
$26.66
Current Price
$94.61
$67.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 22.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SO is a value 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 54/100) 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.
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.
Southern Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with executive offices also located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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