Macy’s Inc (M)vsSea Ltd (SE)
M
Macy’s Inc
$17.87
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.50B
SE
Sea Ltd
$78.85
-2.63%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $51.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $22.71B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
M
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.87
$6.31 premium
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$78.85
$39.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : M
The strongest argument for M centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : M
The primary concerns for M are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
M profiles as a growth stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
M generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 51/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Macy’s Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Macy's, Inc., an omnichannel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile apps under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury brands. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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