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SeaSE -5.13%79 EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $135.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sea ranks worse than 86.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sea's enterprise value is $54,114 Mil.
Sea's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,346 Mil. Therefore, Sea's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 23.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sea's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -124.67 Med: -7.18 Max: 825.56
Current: 23.07
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sea was 825.56. The lowest was -124.67. And the median was -7.18.
SE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.26% of 946
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.895
vs SE: 23.07
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-24), Sea's stock price is $99.50.
Sea's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.540. Therefore, Sea's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 39.17.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sea (NYSE:SE) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sea's share price for today is $99.50.
Sea's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.540.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Sea's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Sea's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sea EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sea's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sea's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sea's current Enterprise Value is $54,114 Mil.
Sea's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,346 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sea (SE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 23.07 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sea. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea ranks #816 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Sea's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sea's current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Sea's value of 23.07 is 159.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sea ranks #816 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sea has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EBAY and JD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sea ranks #816 out of 946 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sea in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Sea's value of 23.07 is 159.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.90, based on 946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sea's current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.07 is 159.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sea. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea's current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea (SE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $135.77, compared to a current price of $99.50 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07 and 159.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.90. Sea's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sea (SE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.07 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sea (SE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $99.50 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $135.77.
GuruFocus considers Sea to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 23.07
GF Value™: $135.77 vs. price of $99.50 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#816 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce. Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value. Shopee is a hybrid consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer marketplace platform operating in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brazil. For Garena, Free Fire is the key revenue-generating game. Sea's third business, Monee, provides lending, payment, digital banking, and insurance services. As of March 2025, Forrest Li, the founder, chair, and CEO, owned 59.1% of the voting power. Tencent owned 18.5% of issued shares with no voting power.
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