The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)vsSea Ltd (SE)
CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory
$107.05
-0.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.04B
SE
Sea Ltd
$113.43
+2.19%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $65.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 550% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $3.88B). SE leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 4.6%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. CAKE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
CAKE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.4%
Fair Value
$61.32
Current Price
$107.05
$45.73 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$240.26
Current Price
$113.43
$126.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 23.7% YoY
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.6x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAKE
The strongest argument for CAKE centers on Return on Equity, EPS 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 : CAKE
The primary concerns for CAKE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.6% 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 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAKE profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — 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
CAKE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). SE offers better value entry with a 52.3% 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.
The Cheesecake Factory
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
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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