Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)vsSea Ltd (SE)
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$12.91
-5.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $447.18M
SE
Sea Ltd
$75.18
+0.60%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $57.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1514% more annual revenue ($27.72B vs $1.72B). SE leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 1.3%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BNED
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SE
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BNED.
Margin of Safety
+55.2%
Fair Value
$255.67
Current Price
$75.18
$180.49 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 48.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BNED
The strongest argument for BNED centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 48.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNED profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 48.1% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100) and 48.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
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.
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