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08/28/2025: SE (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 8 days. Profits (3.90%). Updated daily EoD!
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Outstanding Performance
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Number of Analysts
35 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $196.83
1 Year Target Price $196.83
| 21 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 118.07% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 110.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 96 | 1Y Target Price 196.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 96 | 1Y Target Price 196.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 35 | Beta 1.59 | 52 Weeks Range 75.67 - 190.75 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 75.67 - 190.75 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.94 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-12 | When - | Estimate 0.77 | Actual 0.65 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.52% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 96 | Forward PE 64.52 | Enterprise Value 103067797127 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.69 |
Enterprise Value 103067797127 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 59.25 | Shares Outstanding 546492032 | Shares Floating 320545166 |
Shares Outstanding 546492032 | Shares Floating 320545166 | ||
Percent Insiders 26.61 | Percent Institutions 69.13 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sea Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Sea Ltd was founded in 2009 by Forrest Li in Singapore, initially as Garena, a gaming platform. It has since expanded into e-commerce (Shopee) and digital finance (SeaMoney), becoming a global consumer internet company.
Core Business Areas
- Digital Entertainment (Garena): Garena is Sea's digital entertainment arm, primarily known for operating and publishing mobile and PC games. Its most notable game is Free Fire.
- E-commerce (Shopee): Shopee is Sea's e-commerce platform, operating across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Europe. It connects buyers and sellers through its marketplace.
- Digital Financial Services (SeaMoney): SeaMoney provides digital payment and financial services, including mobile wallet services, payment processing, and digital banking solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Forrest Li is the Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure consists of distinct business units for each core area (Garena, Shopee, and SeaMoney), with centralized corporate functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Free Fire: Free Fire is a popular mobile battle royale game developed and published by Garena. Competitors include PUBG Mobile and Fortnite. It used to be very popular and brought in a lot of revenue for Sea. But the game's popularity has significantly declined in recent years
- Shopee: Shopee is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and other regions. Competitors include Lazada (Alibaba), Amazon, and regional players like Tokopedia. Market share varies by region, but Shopee holds significant market share in Southeast Asia, notably in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Shopee's revenue made up the bulk of Sea's overall revenue in 2023
- SeaMoney: SeaMoney offers digital payment and financial services, including mobile wallets and digital banking. Competitors include GrabPay, GoPay, and traditional banking institutions. Seamoney is growing quickly, but is not yet a big contributor to overall revenue for Sea
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry is rapidly growing, driven by increased internet penetration, smartphone adoption, and demand for digital services in Southeast Asia and Latin America. E-commerce, digital entertainment, and fintech are experiencing significant expansion.
Positioning
Sea Ltd is a leading player in the Southeast Asian internet economy, with a strong presence in e-commerce and digital entertainment. Its competitive advantages include a large user base, localized strategies, and strong brand recognition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Sea's business areas is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars across Southeast Asia and Latin America. Sea is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diverse offerings and regional focus.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Large user base
- Diversified revenue streams
- Successful localization strategies
- Strong Financial Backing from Large Shareholders
Weaknesses
- High marketing and promotional expenses
- Dependence on Free Fire's success
- Operational losses in certain segments
- Geographic Concentration Risk
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing new products and services
- Increasing financial service penetration
- Capitalizing on growing e-commerce demand
- Monetizing User Data
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AMZN
- BABA
- MELI
Competitive Landscape
Sea Ltd competes with global giants like Amazon and Alibaba, as well as regional players. Sea's advantages include its regional focus and localized strategies. However, Sea will have to continue to maintain high growth while remaining profitable.
Major Acquisitions
Phoenix Labs
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: To strengthen Garena's game development capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sea Ltd has experienced rapid revenue growth, driven by the expansion of its e-commerce and digital entertainment businesses.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth, driven by expansion in new markets and increased adoption of digital services. Profitability is expected to improve as the company achieves economies of scale.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding Shopee's presence in new markets, launching new games on Garena, and increasing the availability of SeaMoney services.
Summary
Sea Ltd is a dynamic company with a strong presence in Southeast Asia. Its e-commerce platform Shopee has become a top player. Garena has faced headwinds as some games get old. Despite recent profitability and a rebound from Pandemic lows, Sea Ltd. still operates in a risky geographic region and must contend with macro and political tailwinds.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Market Share data should be interpreted as rough estimates that vary by country and segment.
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About Sea Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-10-20 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Xiaodong Li | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Internet Retail | Full time employees 80700 | Website https://www.sea.com |
Full time employees 80700 | Website https://www.sea.com | ||
Sea Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer internet 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 infrastructure, and seller services. In addition, it offers SeaMoney digital financial services comprising consumer, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) credit, mobile wallets, payment processing, banking, and insurtech services under the SPayLater tradename; and acts as an underwriter for various life and non-life insurance products under the SeaInsure 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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