Sea Ltd (SE)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.73
-2.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $54.29B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 508% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% 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-).
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$241.22
Current Price
$86.73
$154.49 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 52/100) 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.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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