Sea Ltd (SE)vsShake Shack Inc (SHAK)
SE
Sea Ltd
$106.24
-1.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $65.07B
SHAK
Shake Shack Inc
$63.65
+3.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1686% more annual revenue ($27.72B vs $1.55B). SE leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 2.6%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
SE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SHAK
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+56.1%
Fair Value
$260.75
Current Price
$106.24
$154.51 discount
Margin of Safety
+30.1%
Fair Value
$138.90
Current Price
$63.65
$75.25 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 48.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
17.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SHAK
The strongest argument for SHAK centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : SHAK
The primary concerns for SHAK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 70.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHAK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHAK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — 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 42/100) and 48.1% revenue growth. SHAK offers better value entry with a 30.1% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Shake Shack Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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