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SE vs. EQIX, EBAY, VRSN, AKAM, and CSGP

Should you buy SEA stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares SEA with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with SEA include Equinix (EQIX), eBay (EBAY), VeriSign (VRSN), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), and CoStar Group (CSGP).

How does SEA compare to Equinix?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than Equinix. SEA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$22.94B3.02$1.58B$2.5444.61
Equinix$9.22B11.16$1.35B$15.5367.14

In the previous week, Equinix had 2 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Equinix and 19 mentions for SEA. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat SEA's score of -0.09 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Equinix
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat Equinix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
Equinix 15.64%10.76%3.83%

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Equinix shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Equinix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $154.81, indicating a potential upside of 36.64%. Equinix has a consensus target price of $1,196.20, indicating a potential upside of 14.73%. Given SEA's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than Equinix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

SEA has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equinix has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equinix beats SEA on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to eBay?

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) and SEA (NYSE:SE) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

eBay has a beta of 1.37, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEA has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

eBay has higher earnings, but lower revenue than SEA. eBay is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
eBay$11.10B4.48$2.03B$4.8323.18
SEA$22.94B3.02$1.58B$2.5444.61

87.5% of eBay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of eBay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SEA shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, eBay had 41 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 60 mentions for eBay and 19 mentions for SEA. eBay's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat SEA's score of -0.09 indicating that eBay is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
eBay
19 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SEA
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

eBay presently has a consensus price target of $116.69, suggesting a potential upside of 4.20%. SEA has a consensus price target of $154.81, suggesting a potential upside of 36.64%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SEA is more favorable than eBay.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
eBay
2 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

eBay has a net margin of 18.50% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. eBay's return on equity of 47.88% beat SEA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
eBay18.50% 47.88% 12.38%
SEA 6.41%14.12%5.76%

Summary

eBay beats SEA on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to VeriSign?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $154.81, suggesting a potential upside of 36.64%. VeriSign has a consensus target price of $328.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.61%. Given SEA's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than VeriSign.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
VeriSign
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than VeriSign. VeriSign is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$22.94B3.02$1.58B$2.5444.61
VeriSign$1.66B16.06$825.70M$9.2231.95

In the previous week, SEA had 8 more articles in the media than VeriSign. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for SEA and 11 mentions for VeriSign. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat SEA's score of -0.09 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
VeriSign
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

59.5% of SEA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

SEA has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.76% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
VeriSign 49.76%-39.20%58.32%

Summary

SEA and VeriSign tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to Akamai Technologies?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $154.81, suggesting a potential upside of 36.64%. Akamai Technologies has a consensus target price of $145.33, suggesting a potential upside of 31.48%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe SEA is more favorable than Akamai Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Akamai Technologies
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

Akamai Technologies has a net margin of 9.51% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat Akamai Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
Akamai Technologies 9.51%11.32%4.47%

SEA has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Akamai Technologies has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than Akamai Technologies. Akamai Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$22.94B3.02$1.58B$2.5444.61
Akamai Technologies$4.21B3.82$452.03M$2.7839.76

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 20 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 19 mentions for SEA. Akamai Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat SEA's score of -0.09 indicating that Akamai Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Akamai Technologies
10 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

SEA beats Akamai Technologies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to CoStar Group?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

59.5% of SEA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.6% of CoStar Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of CoStar Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

SEA has a net margin of 6.41% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 2.08%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat CoStar Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
CoStar Group 2.08%3.74%2.96%

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $154.81, suggesting a potential upside of 36.64%. CoStar Group has a consensus target price of $41.61, suggesting a potential upside of 37.60%. Given CoStar Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CoStar Group is more favorable than SEA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
CoStar Group
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

In the previous week, SEA had 3 more articles in the media than CoStar Group. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for SEA and 16 mentions for CoStar Group. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat SEA's score of -0.09 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CoStar Group
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SEA has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CoStar Group has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

SEA has higher revenue and earnings than CoStar Group. SEA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CoStar Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SEA$22.94B3.02$1.58B$2.5444.61
CoStar Group$3.25B3.77$7M$0.19159.16

Summary

SEA beats CoStar Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SE vs. The Competition

MetricSEABroadline Retail IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$69.31B$63.87B$13.44B$24.19B
Dividend YieldN/A2.26%53.98%3.70%
P/E Ratio44.6118.7946.9029.20
Price / Sales3.025.4490.39167.33
Price / Cash37.5824.9226.4833.74
Price / Book5.477.204.586.87
Net Income$1.58B$2.02B$443.39M$1.06B
7 Day Performance6.31%3.35%2.06%2.91%
1 Month Performance3.78%5.05%2.79%2.94%
1 Year Performance-23.32%1.76%3.38%20.40%

SEA Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SE
SEA
4.6598 of 5 stars
$113.30
+2.1%
$154.81
+36.6%
-23.3%$69.31B$22.94B44.61102,700
EQIX
Equinix
4.3607 of 5 stars
$1,046.79
-3.5%
$1,153.79
+10.2%
+34.3%$106.93B$9.22B72.4413,716
EBAY
eBay
4.3841 of 5 stars
$113.21
+3.5%
$110.52
-2.4%
+20.2%$48.57B$11.60B25.6712,300
VRSN
VeriSign
4.7967 of 5 stars
$274.82
-1.9%
$328.75
+19.6%
+8.3%$25.28B$1.66B29.81920
AKAM
Akamai Technologies
3.7221 of 5 stars
$112.85
-2.2%
$145.29
+28.7%
+56.7%$16.77B$4.21B38.0011,000

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