Sea Ltd (SE) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

55 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 42
Quality 49
Growth 70
Balance sheet 72
Cash quality 69
Capital allocation 21
Momentum 53

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.28 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.31 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Sea Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 42, quality 49, growth 70, balance sheet 72, cash quality 69, capital allocation 21, momentum 53. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Sea Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

3.28, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Sea Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Sea Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.31 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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