Sea Ltd (SE)vsSonoco Products Company (SON)
SE
Sea Ltd
$111.44
+0.26%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $66.83B
SON
Sonoco Products Company
$58.62
+3.90%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 238% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $7.46B). SON leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 6.4%. SON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.20. SON earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
SE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SON
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$240.26
Current Price
$111.44
$128.82 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.4%
Fair Value
$53.80
Current Price
$58.62
$4.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 46.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.4% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 78.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 46.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SON
The strongest argument for SON centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : SON
The primary concerns for SON are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SON is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — 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
SON scores higher overall (60/100 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.
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.
Sonoco Products Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Sonoco Products Company manufactures and sells industrial and consumer packaging products in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina.
Compare with Other INTERNET RETAIL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?