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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). These companies are all part of the "internet software & services" industry.

How does SEA compare to Equinix?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) are both large-cap internet software & services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Equinix had 10 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Equinix and 15 mentions for SEA. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat SEA's score of 0.11 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Equinix
18 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

SEA has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equinix has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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$22.94B2.87$1.58B$2.5442.34
Equinix$9.22B10.90$1.35B$14.4570.49

Equinix has a net margin of 15.07% 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 15.07%10.03%3.60%

SEA currently has a consensus price target of $155.54, suggesting a potential upside of 44.61%. Equinix has a consensus price target of $1,155.64, suggesting a potential upside of 13.46%. Given SEA's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly 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)
5 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

Summary

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

How does SEA compare to eBay?

SEA (NYSE:SE) and eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) are both large-cap internet software & services 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, 87.5% of eBay shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of eBay 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.

eBay has a net margin of 17.58% compared to SEA's net margin of 6.41%. eBay's return on equity of 46.11% beat SEA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SEA6.41% 14.12% 5.76%
eBay 17.58%46.11%11.97%

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $155.54, suggesting a potential upside of 44.61%. eBay has a consensus target price of $110.52, suggesting a potential downside of 2.85%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SEA is more favorable than eBay.

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
eBay
1 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.39

In the previous week, eBay had 24 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for eBay and 15 mentions for SEA. eBay's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat SEA's score of 0.11 indicating that eBay is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

SEA has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, eBay has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

eBay has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
SEA$22.94B2.87$1.58B$2.5442.34
eBay$11.10B4.55$2.03B$4.4125.80

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 both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

SEA presently has a consensus target price of $155.54, suggesting a potential upside of 44.61%. VeriSign has a consensus target price of $325.25, suggesting a potential upside of 17.05%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

SEA has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

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

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.95% 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 49.95%-39.98%61.88%

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$22.94B2.87$1.58B$2.5442.34
VeriSign$1.66B15.26$825.70M$9.0530.70

In the previous week, VeriSign had 1 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for VeriSign and 15 mentions for SEA. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat SEA's score of 0.11 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SEA
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
VeriSign
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

How does SEA compare to Akamai Technologies?

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

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
Akamai Technologies$4.21B4.27$452.03M$2.9741.66
SEA$22.94B2.87$1.58B$2.5442.34

Akamai Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $145.29, indicating a potential upside of 17.41%. SEA has a consensus target price of $155.54, indicating a potential upside of 44.61%. Given SEA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SEA is more favorable than Akamai Technologies.

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

Akamai Technologies has a net margin of 10.20% 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
Akamai Technologies10.20% 12.96% 5.56%
SEA 6.41%14.12%5.76%

In the previous week, SEA had 2 more articles in the media than Akamai Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for SEA and 13 mentions for Akamai Technologies. Akamai Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat SEA's score of 0.11 indicating that Akamai Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Akamai Technologies
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
SEA
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

94.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of SEA shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SEA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Akamai Technologies has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEA has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

SEA beats Akamai Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does SEA compare to CoStar Group?

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

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
CoStar Group$3.25B3.74$7M$0.06495.58
SEA$22.94B2.87$1.58B$2.5442.34

CoStar Group currently has a consensus target price of $51.50, indicating a potential upside of 73.20%. SEA has a consensus target price of $155.54, indicating a potential upside of 44.61%. Given CoStar Group's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe CoStar Group is more favorable than SEA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CoStar Group
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
SEA
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

CoStar Group has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, SEA has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

96.6% of CoStar Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.5% of SEA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of CoStar Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of SEA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SEA has a net margin of 6.41% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 0.74%. SEA's return on equity of 14.12% beat CoStar Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CoStar Group0.74% 2.90% 2.32%
SEA 6.41%14.12%5.76%

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 6 more articles in the media than SEA. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for CoStar Group and 15 mentions for SEA. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat SEA's score of 0.11 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

SEA beats CoStar Group on 9 of the 17 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

MetricSEAINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$65.67B$17.97B$38.00B$23.32B
Dividend YieldN/A1.71%3.15%4.16%
P/E Ratio42.3169.1877.6230.80
Price / Sales2.8735.94596.4221.01
Price / Cash34.4774.2843.5118.80
Price / Book5.206.719.314.75
Net Income$1.58B$385.08M$1.07B$1.06B
7 Day Performance-3.13%-1.90%-1.42%-0.07%
1 Month Performance17.65%5.45%-1.34%0.89%
1 Year Performance-36.16%-14.37%135.71%16.65%

SEA Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SE
SEA
4.8263 of 5 stars
$107.45
+3.3%
$155.54
+44.8%
-38.3%$65.55B$22.94B42.23102,700
EQIX
Equinix
4.6934 of 5 stars
$1,039.53
-1.1%
$1,155.64
+11.2%
+31.1%$103.67B$9.22B71.9413,716
EBAY
eBay
3.9835 of 5 stars
$115.09
-1.8%
$108.65
-5.6%
+43.4%$52.04B$11.10B26.1012,300
VRSN
VeriSign
4.9329 of 5 stars
$270.31
+0.1%
$327.67
+21.2%
-2.0%$24.58B$1.66B29.87920
AKAM
Akamai Technologies
3.2013 of 5 stars
$125.13
-0.8%
$145.29
+16.1%
+52.7%$18.35B$4.21B42.1311,000

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