Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)vsSea Ltd (SE)
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$12.56
-3.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $412.26M
SE
Sea Ltd
$108.37
+0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $66.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1369% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $1.71B). SE leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 1.0%. BNED appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BNED
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BNED.
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$240.26
Current Price
$108.37
$131.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.4% 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, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 46.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 46.6% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (919M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (52/100 vs 48/100) and 46.6% 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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