Sea Ltd (SE)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
SE
Sea Ltd
$86.56
-6.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $53.08B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$496.95
+0.68%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $99.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 44% more annual revenue ($25.19B vs $17.53B). SPOT leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 6.4%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
SE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SPOT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.1%
Fair Value
$243.96
Current Price
$86.56
$157.40 discount
Margin of Safety
-65.0%
Fair Value
$295.16
Current Price
$496.95
$201.79 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Earnings expanding 222.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.1% earnings growth
6.4% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.4x book value
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. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 15.8%.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SPOT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 46.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. SE offers better value entry with a 53.1% 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.
Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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