Carvana Co (CVNA)vsSea Ltd (SE)
CVNA
Carvana Co
$60.47
+0.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $68.83B
SE
Sea Ltd
$100.00
+0.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $66.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 12% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $22.52B). CVNA leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 6.4%. CVNA trades at a lower P/E of 38.0x. CVNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CVNA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-47.9%
Fair Value
$40.71
Current Price
$60.47
$19.76 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$240.26
Current Price
$100.00
$140.26 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Revenue surging 52.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
6.4% 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 : CVNA
The strongest argument for CVNA centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 52.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : CVNA
The primary concerns for CVNA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
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
CVNA carries more volatility with a beta of 3.46 — expect wider price swings.
CVNA is growing revenue faster at 52.0% — sustainability is the question.
SE generates stronger free cash flow (919M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CVNA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100) and 52.0% revenue growth. 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.
Carvana Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Carvana Co., operates an e-commerce platform to buy and sell used cars in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Visit Website →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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