Sea Ltd (SE)vsTripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)
SE
Sea Ltd
$84.87
-2.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $54.29B
TRIP
TripAdvisor Inc
$9.66
-7.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sea Ltd generates 1123% more annual revenue ($22.94B vs $1.88B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 1.0%. TRIP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
TRIP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.5%
Fair Value
$241.22
Current Price
$84.87
$156.35 discount
Margin of Safety
+79.6%
Fair Value
$59.57
Current Price
$9.66
$49.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 59.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRIP
The strongest argument for TRIP centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TRIP
The primary concerns for TRIP are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 95.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TRIP is a value 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 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 57/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. TRIP offers better value entry with a 79.6% margin of safety. 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.
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.
TripAdvisor Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
TripAdvisor, Inc. is an online travel company. The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
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