SEI Investments SEIC
United StatesFinancial Services · Asset ManagementUSD
117.12 USD (+14.7%)
8 analysts
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SEI Investments is a financial services company that provides asset management, fund administration, and technology solutions to financial institutions, advisors, and wealth managers.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet9.7
- ✓High-quality business8.6
- ✓Good share-price trend8.2
- ✕Demanding valuation3.6
- ✕Little or no dividend4.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsSEI's solid profitability and competitive moat make it a quality company, but the valuation does not offer a sufficient margin of safety and earnings growth is weak.
SEI shows excellent financial health (ROE 27.59%, net margin 28.85%) and positive momentum (33.25% over 12 months), but its valuation is average (P/E 18.0) and earnings growth is negative (-10.7%), suggesting the market has already priced in much of its strength.
The main risk is regulatory pressure on management fees in the asset management sector, which could compress operating margins (currently 30.71%) and impact future profitability.
Context and risks
SEI operates in the asset management sector, subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the US (SEC) regarding fee disclosure and conflicts of interest. Although its business is diversified and does not depend on subsidies, the risk of regulatory changes affecting management fees is a structural factor in the sector.
Is SEI Investments stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and Price / book, it trades 98% above the Financial Services median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 18.0 | 13.7 | +31% |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.1 | 10.1 | +60% |
| Price / book | 4.9 | 1.9 | +164% |
| Price / sales | 5.0 | 3.5 | +45% |
Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 3.6 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).
Average analyst target: 117.12 USD, +14.7% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 8.6 (sector 8.8), Growth 5.0 (sector 6.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 18.0
- Forward P/E
- 14.6
- EV / EBITDA
- 16.1
- Price / book
- 4.9
- Price / sales
- 5.0
- PEG
- 1.76
- Market cap
- 12.3B USD
- Enterprise value
- 12.2B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 27.6%
- ROA
- 14.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 29.3%
- Gross margin
- 78.4%
- Operating margin
- 30.7%
- Net margin
- 28.8%
- Free cash flow
- 377.5M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.1%
- Cash conversion
- 50%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 67.9M USD
- Net debt
- −353.3M USD
- Cash
- 421.2M USD
- EBITDA
- 759.7M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −0.47
- Debt / equity
- 2.38
- Current ratio
- 5.06
- Quick ratio
- 4.76
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +14.7%
- Earnings growth
- −10.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.67 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 6.97 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.0%
- Payout
- 18.3%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.97
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (8)
- Target price
- 117.12 USD
- 52-week range
- 75.08 – 112.15
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Is SEI Investments stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and Price / book, it trades 98% above the Financial Services median on average. Valuation score: 3.6 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 117.12 USD, +14.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does SEI Investments get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.6 out of 10, rank 477 of 2,130 (better than 77% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (9.7) and its weakest, Valuation (3.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is SEI Investments's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 18.0: the share price equals 18.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.6.
How much is SEI Investments worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 12.3B USD.
Does SEI Investments pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.02% and it pays out 18% of its earnings.
How has SEI Investments stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 27.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 75.08 and 112.15 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of SEI Investments?
8 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 117.12 USD (+14.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.