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11/14/2025: SE (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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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 $192.68
1 Year Target Price $192.68
| 21 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 90.45% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 82.91B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 61.24 | 1Y Target Price 192.68 |
Price to earnings Ratio 61.24 | 1Y Target Price 192.68 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 35 | Beta 1.57 | 52 Weeks Range 99.50 - 199.30 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 99.50 - 199.30 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.3 |
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 2025-11-11 | When - | Estimate 1.02 | Actual 0.7612 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 15.68% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 61.24 | Forward PE 35.97 | Enterprise Value 77727766703 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.94 |
Enterprise Value 77727766703 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 38.4 | Shares Outstanding 546492141 | Shares Floating 289812154 |
Shares Outstanding 546492141 | Shares Floating 289812154 | ||
Percent Insiders 26.61 | Percent Institutions 71.93 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sea Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Sea Ltd (formerly Garena) was founded in 2009 by Forrest Li in Singapore. Initially focused on online gaming, it expanded into e-commerce (Shopee) and digital payments (SeaMoney). It listed on the NYSE in 2017.
Core Business Areas
- Digital Entertainment (Garena): Garena is Sea's digital entertainment platform, primarily known for its Free Fire mobile game and its esports operations. It licenses and publishes games from other developers and also develops its own games.
- E-commerce (Shopee): Shopee is Sea's e-commerce platform, a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia and Latin America. It connects buyers and sellers and facilitates transactions through its marketplace.
- Digital Financial Services (SeaMoney): SeaMoney provides digital payment and financial services, including e-wallets, payment processing, and lending. It aims to provide access to financial services for underserved populations.
Leadership and Structure
Forrest Li is the Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer. The company has a structured management team overseeing each business segment, with regional leadership in key markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Free Fire: Free Fire is a mobile battle royale game developed and published by Garena. It is one of the most popular mobile games globally, particularly in emerging markets. Competitors include PUBG Mobile and Fortnite. Free Fire's peak monthly active users reached 150 million in Q1 2021. Revenue declined in the following years but still contributes substantially to Garena's overall revenue. Competitors include Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty Mobile).
- Shopee: Shopee is an e-commerce platform that is one of the largest in Southeast Asia and Latin America. It offers a wide range of products and services. Shopee leads in Southeast Asia, competing with Lazada (Alibaba) and Tokopedia (GoTo). While Shopee experienced robust growth, achieving substantial GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) in the past, intense competition and economic slowdowns have prompted adjustments in strategy, including cost optimization measures.
- SeaMoney: SeaMoney includes digital payment solutions such as ShopeePay and other financial services. It aims to provide financial access to underserved populations in Southeast Asia. Competitors include GrabPay, GoPay, and other regional fintech companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Sea Ltd operates in (e-commerce, gaming, and fintech) are characterized by rapid growth, increasing competition, and technological advancements. The Southeast Asian market, in particular, presents significant growth opportunities due to its large and young population, increasing internet penetration, and rising disposable incomes.
Positioning
Sea Ltd has established itself as a major player in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand recognition, established user base, and integrated ecosystem. It faces intense competition from global and regional players.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital payments in Southeast Asia and Latin America is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Sea Ltd is positioned to capture a significant share of this market by expanding its product offerings, strengthening its partnerships, and entering new markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in Southeast Asia and Latin America
- Large and growing user base
- Integrated ecosystem across gaming, e-commerce, and fintech
- Experienced management team
- Solid financial backing
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Free Fire for a significant portion of revenue
- Intense competition in all business segments
- High marketing and promotional expenses
- Regulatory risks in emerging markets
- Profitability challenges
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new products and services
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
- Increasing internet penetration in emerging markets
- Growing demand for digital entertainment, e-commerce, and fintech
Threats
- Increased competition from global and regional players
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic slowdown in key markets
- Regulatory changes
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BABA
- JD
- MELI
- GOOGL
- AMZN
Competitive Landscape
Sea Ltd competes with both global and regional players. Its advantages include its strong brand, large user base, and integrated ecosystem. Its disadvantages include intense competition, high marketing expenses, and regulatory risks.
Major Acquisitions
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- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to enhance Shopee's presence in Latin America. Deal was later terminated.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sea Ltd has experienced significant revenue growth in the past, driven by the expansion of its e-commerce and digital entertainment businesses. However, growth rates have slowed down recently due to increased competition and economic headwinds.
Future Projections: Future growth projections vary depending on analyst estimates and market conditions. Some analysts predict continued growth in e-commerce and fintech, while others are more cautious due to competition and macroeconomic factors.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost optimization measures, increased focus on profitability, and expansion into new markets (e.g., Latin America).
Summary
Sea Ltd has established a strong presence in Southeast Asia, but profitability remains a key challenge. Shopee's growth has slowed, but its gaming division, Garena, provides some stability. SeaMoney is showing promising potential. Stiff competition and macroeconomics will be the key to the company's success. As of October 2024, Sea's path to profitability is uncertain.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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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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