Sea Ltd (SE)vsTripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)
SE
Sea Ltd
$91.33
-6.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $55.94B
TRIP
TripAdvisor Inc
$12.80
-0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1244% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $1.88B). SE leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 1.0%. TRIP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
SE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TRIP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.8%
Fair Value
$242.66
Current Price
$91.33
$151.33 discount
Margin of Safety
+78.1%
Fair Value
$55.55
Current Price
$12.80
$42.75 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 59.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.4% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRIP
The strongest argument for TRIP centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TRIP
The primary concerns for TRIP are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 112.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TRIP is a value 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 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 54/100) and 46.6% revenue growth. TRIP offers better value entry with a 78.1% 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.
TripAdvisor Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
TripAdvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
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