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Sea Ltd(SE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SE
10/08/2026: SE (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Sea Ltd is a prominent internet platform company, best known for its Shopee e-commerce marketplace, Garena gaming segment, and SeaMoney financial services. The company is characterized by a strong ecosystem where digital entertainment historically funds e-commerce and fintech expansion. Its primary investment story hinges on achieving sustainable profitability in these high-growth sectors across Southeast Asia and Latin America. Key risks include intense competition from players like TikTok Shop, heavy reliance on specific gaming titles, and potential regulatory shifts in emerging markets. This stock is generally suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate the volatility associated with emerging market tech platforms and evolving profitability cycles.
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 | Sea Ltd remains a high-growth internet play in emerging markets with significant scale. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often reacts strongly to shifts in profitability margins and e-commerce growth data. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is sensitive to growth projections, making it a challenging fit for traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses on reinvesting capital. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and exposure to emerging market risks make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock frequently exhibits significant price swings based on regional sentiment and quarterly earnings reports. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Growth expectations are already priced into shares, leaving little margin for error in earnings execution. |
| Competition risk (e-commerce) | High | Intense competition from well-funded rivals like TikTok Shop threatens market share and margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has strong platform network effects but relies heavily on a few core products for its financial performance. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Income investors should not expect distributions from this company. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful scaling of digital financial services is critical to long-term profitability. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 89.27% | Avg. Invested days 55 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 57.98B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 37.27 | 1Y Target Price 154.93 |
Price to earnings Ratio 37.27 | 1Y Target Price 154.93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares | Beta 1.55 | 52 Weeks Range 77.05 - 189.78 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 77.05 - 189.78 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.54 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Entertainment | In-game item purchases and premium content for games like Free Fire. | The reliable cash engine that funds other growth segments. |
| E-commerce | Marketplace commissions, advertising services, and logistics fees on Shopee. | The primary growth driver for total revenue and market reach. |
| Digital Financial Services | Interest and fees from credit products, transaction fees for digital wallets. | An emerging high-margin opportunity to monetize the existing platform user base. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 37.27 | Forward PE 25.77 | Enterprise Value 58.29B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.09 |
Enterprise Value 58.29B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.1 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.83 | Shares Outstanding 566.96M | Shares Floating 418.43M |
Shares Outstanding 566.96M | Shares Floating 418.43M | ||
Percent Insiders 26.07 | Percent Institutions 69.77 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
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.
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