Is Sea Limited (SE) a buy after Q2 2023 result? What is the fair value? 

Sea Limited (SE) is a leading global consumer internet company, founded in Singapore. It operates three core businesses across digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial services.

In the second quarter of 2023, Sea Limited reported mixed results. Revenues grew 23% year-over-year to $3.6 billion, but adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $567 million. The company's digital entertainment business, Garena, continued to grow, with revenues up 31% year-over-year. However, the e-commerce business, Shopee, saw its growth slow, with revenues up 16% year-over-year.

The slowdown in Shopee's growth was due to a number of factors, including increased competition from rivals like Alibaba and JD.com, as well as the ongoing economic slowdown in China. Sea also increased its investments in Shopee in the second quarter, in an effort to regain market share.

Despite the mixed results, Sea Limited remains a growth company with a lot of potential. The company is still expanding its e-commerce business into new markets, and it is also investing in new businesses, such as digital payments and financial services.

Whether Sea Limited is a buy after the Q2 2023 results release depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance. If you are looking for a growth stock with the potential for long-term gains, then Sea Limited could be a good investment. However, if you are looking for a stock with a shorter investment horizon and lower risk, then you may want to consider other options.

The fair value of Sea Limited stock is a matter of opinion, and there is no consensus among analysts. However, the average price target for Sea Limited stock is $99.96, which implies a potential upside of over 50% from its current price.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to buy Sea Limited stock is up to you. Do your own research and decide if you believe the company is a good investment for your portfolio.

Here are some of the factors to consider when making your decision:

* The company's growth prospects

* The competitive landscape

* The management team

* The valuation

If you are comfortable with the risks and believe that Sea Limited has the potential to grow into a large and profitable company, then I would recommend buying the stock. However, if you are more risk-averse, then you may want to wait for the stock to pull back before making a purchase.

Note: I have some SE shares so my view may be biased.