Sea Ltd (SE)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
SE
Sea Ltd
$78.16
-2.13%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $46.27B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$49.59
-0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $17.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 94% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $11.80B). YUMC leads profitability with a 7.9% 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-
YUMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$78.16
$39.78 discount
Margin of Safety
+52.2%
Fair Value
$117.47
Current Price
$49.59
$67.88 discount
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
Earnings expanding 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
7.9% margin — thin
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 : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while YUMC 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 64/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. YUMC offers better value entry with a 52.2% margin of safety. 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.
Yum China Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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