Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsSea Ltd (SE)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$56.92
+0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.87B
SE
Sea Ltd
$106.24
-1.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $65.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 714% more annual revenue ($27.72B vs $3.41B). COLM leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 5.9%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.7%
Fair Value
$95.19
Current Price
$56.92
$38.27 discount
Margin of Safety
+56.1%
Fair Value
$260.75
Current Price
$106.24
$154.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 48.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
6.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 48.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLM profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — 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 (56/100 vs 51/100) and 48.1% revenue growth. COLM offers better value entry with a 34.7% 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.
Columbia Sportswear Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Columbia Sportswear Company designs, supplies, markets and distributes clothing, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor, active and day-to-day activities in the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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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