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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$75.36
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SE

11/13/2026: SE (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sea Ltd is a diversified consumer internet company with a core presence in e-commerce, gaming, and digital finance, primarily in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Its primary strength lies in its integrated ecosystem, where its gaming arm, Garena, historically supported the rapid scaling of the Shopee marketplace. The investment story revolves around monetization of its financial services and improving e-commerce efficiency. However, the firm faces significant competition from well-funded rivals and execution risks in diverse international markets. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility, as the company navigates the balance between aggressive market share defense and long-term profitability goals.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in high-growth digital segments with significant long-term potential in emerging markets.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum varies based on shifting profitability narratives and competitive pressures.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is often driven by growth expectations rather than current earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitSea Ltd does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high volatility typical of emerging market tech companies.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock experiences significant price swings due to market sentiment on tech growth.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket prices fluctuate significantly based on quarterly growth metrics.
Competition risk (e-commerce)HighAggressive market share battles with platforms like TikTok Shop pressure margins.
Business qualityMediumThe business has built a strong ecosystem but remains dependent on complex regional execution.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income component is provided for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highNavigating diverse regulatory environments across Southeast Asia and Latin America is critical.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 45.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.81
1Y Target Price 136.24
Price to earnings Ratio 26.81
1Y Target Price 136.24
Volume (30-day avg) 7.9M shares
Beta 1.56
52 Weeks Range 71.33 - 148.26
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 71.33 - 148.26
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.78

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
67.4%
Active BUY / eligible
31 / 46
30-Day BUY Count Change
+23
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Internet Retail

BUY participation
25.0%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 4
30-Day BUY Count Change
0

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 120.03%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SE receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+255.2%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 19.7%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 6.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SE's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.5B (19.7% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SE's strongest growth driver at +255.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+36.4%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+52.7%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 68.4% and approximately 71.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 26.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Baillie Gifford & Co Limited. 6.27%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.82%
WCM Investment Management 5.53%
BlackRock Inc 3.46%
FMR Inc 2.51%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SE generates approximately $447 of gross profit, $81 of operating income, and $197 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 28.78%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SE has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
E-commerce (Shopee)Marketplace commissions, advertising, and logistics services.This is the primary growth engine and now the main revenue contributor.
Digital Entertainment (Garena)In-game item sales and subscriptions for titles like Free Fire.Provides stable cash flow used to fund other segments.
Digital Financial Services (SeaMoney)Digital wallet transaction fees and consumer/merchant lending.The fastest-growing segment with high potential for long-term margins.
GeographySoutheast Asia, Brazil, and other regional markets.Success depends on winning in high-growth, mobile-centric emerging economies.

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 2026-11-10
When Before Market
Estimate 0.79
Actual 0.78

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.79%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.16%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.23%

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.81
Forward PE 18.87
Enterprise Value 40.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.51
Enterprise Value 40.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.54
Shares Outstanding 566.96M
Shares Floating 404.51M
Shares Outstanding 566.96M
Shares Floating 404.51M
Percent Insiders 26.81
Percent Institutions 68.41

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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