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Sea Ltd(SE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SE
09/14/2026: SE (4-star) is a SELL. SELL for 3 days. Simulated Profits (5.24%). Updated daily EoD!
Sea Ltd is a prominent consumer internet company based in Southeast Asia, operating through Garena (gaming), Shopee (e-commerce), and SeaMoney (fintech). Its primary strength lies in a vertically integrated ecosystem that leverages its gaming profits to fund growth in retail and financial services. The company's investment story centers on its ability to capture the long-term growth of the digital economy in emerging markets. However, investors must monitor intense competition, reliance on flagship gaming titles, and potential regulatory shifts in regional markets. Sea Ltd is generally suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility while the company balances market expansion with disciplined profitability and operational efficiency.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company operates in high-growth digital markets with a clear path to scaling its integrated ecosystem. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum can be volatile; fits best when the stock shows clear breakout signals based on profitability improvements. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Sea Ltd is typically valued on growth potential rather than traditional value metrics like low P/E ratios. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High exposure to emerging markets and operational complexity makes this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is sensitive to changes in growth expectations and regional macroeconomic conditions. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuations are heavily dependent on future earnings forecasts, which can shift rapidly. |
| Competition risk (Ecommerce/Gaming) | High | Aggressive competition from firms like Alibaba and Grab threatens long-term margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the ecosystem is strong, the dependence on specific hit products and regional stability is a factor. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income from this stock. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on the company's ability to balance market share growth with operational profitability. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 146.37% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 65.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 41.02 | 1Y Target Price 157.11 |
Price to earnings Ratio 41.02 | 1Y Target Price 157.11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4.4M shares | Beta 1.52 | 52 Weeks Range 77.05 - 195.48 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 77.05 - 195.48 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.59 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Entertainment | In-game item purchases and subscriptions for games like Free Fire. | Profit engine that provides cash to fund expansion in other areas. |
| E-commerce | Marketplace commissions, advertising, and logistics fees via Shopee. | Primary driver of platform scale and user acquisition. |
| Financial Services | Transaction fees, interest from loans, and fintech services via SeaMoney. | High-margin growth area with potential to monetize the existing shopper base. |
| Geography | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Latin America. | Focus on high-growth, mobile-first emerging market populations. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 41.02 | Forward PE 26.53 | Enterprise Value 60.10B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 |
Enterprise Value 60.10B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.54 | Shares Outstanding 566.96M | Shares Floating 418.38M |
Shares Outstanding 566.96M | Shares Floating 418.38M | ||
Percent Insiders 26.05 | Percent Institutions 69.64 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Sea Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-10-20 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Xiaodong Li | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Internet Retail | Full time employees 102700 | Website https://www.sea.com |
Full time employees 102700 | Website https://www.sea.com | ||
Sea Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a technology company in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through E-commerce, Digital Financial Services, and Digital Entertainment segments. It offers Garena, a digital entertainment platform for users to access mobile and PC online games, as well as promotes eSports operations and develops games. The company also operates the Shopee e-commerce platform, a mobile-centric marketplace that provides integrated payments, logistics and fulfillment infrastructure, and other value-added services. In addition, it offers Monee digital financial services comprising consumer, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) credit, e- wallets, payment processing, banking, Insurtech, and wealth services; and acts as an underwriter for various life and non-life insurance products under the MoneeInsure tradename, as well as insurance agency services. It serves buyers, such as individuals and households; and sellers, including small and medium businesses, brands, and large retailers. The company was formerly known as Garena Interactive Holding Limited and changed its name to Sea Limited in April 2017. Sea Limited was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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