MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1MELI • US58733R1023
Current stock price
1591.4 EUR
+4.6 (+0.29%)
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This 1MELI.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1MELI.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1MELI had positive earnings in the past year.
- 1MELI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years 1MELI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years 1MELI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1MELI has a Return On Assets of 4.68%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1MELI underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- 1MELI's Return On Equity of 29.59% is amongst the best of the industry. 1MELI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- 1MELI has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.97%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- 1MELI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.88%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.97%) for 1MELI is well below the 3 year average (21.88%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that 1MELI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.68% | ||
| ROE | 29.59% | ||
| ROIC | 16.97% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)35.22%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.88%
ROIC(5y)17.77%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of 1MELI (6.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1MELI has grown nicely.
- 1MELI has a better Operating Margin (11.08%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1MELI has grown nicely.
- 1MELI has a Gross Margin of 44.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1MELI underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1MELI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.91% | ||
| GM | 44.5% |
OM growth 3Y3.76%
OM growth 5Y28.09%
PM growth 3Y15.63%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.64%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
2. 1MELI.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1MELI is creating value.
- 1MELI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1MELI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for 1MELI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 1MELI has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. This is not the best score and indicates that 1MELI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 1MELI (2.84) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1MELI is 0.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1MELI, only 0.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.85, 1MELI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that 1MELI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of 1MELI (0.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 1MELI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that 1MELI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1MELI has a Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1MELI has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that 1MELI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1MELI's Quick ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1MELI outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. 1MELI.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.51% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 60.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, 1MELI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 39.06%.
- 1MELI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 48.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.51%
EPS 3Y60.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.06%
Revenue growth 3Y38.91%
Revenue growth 5Y48.7%
Sales Q2Q%44.56%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1MELI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.40% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.62% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y36.63%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5Y36.4%
Revenue Next Year34.82%
Revenue Next 2Y29.4%
Revenue Next 3Y25.73%
Revenue Next 5Y23.62%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. 1MELI.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.46, 1MELI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1MELI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 1MELI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
- 1MELI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.06.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1MELI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 1MELI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1MELI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1MELI indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1MELI is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- 1MELI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- 1MELI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 1MELI's earnings are expected to grow with 37.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.63%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
5. 1MELI.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for 1MELI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
1MELI.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1MELI (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1591.4
+4.6 (+0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners82.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap80.68B
Revenue(TTM)28.89B
Net Income(TTM)2.00B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2188.79 (37.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(4)14.99%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.94%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.44%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.36%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.4%
PT rev (1m)-12.61%
PT rev (3m)-10.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.06 | ||
| P/S | 3.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.82 | ||
| P/B | 14.05 | ||
| P/tB | 14.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.65 |
EPS(TTM)33.53
EY2.11%
EPS(NY)45.39
Fwd EY2.85%
FCF(TTM)180.85
FCFY11.36%
OCF(TTM)203.4
OCFY12.78%
SpS485.05
BVpS113.28
TBVpS109.99
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number292.342 (-81.63%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.68% | ||
| ROE | 29.59% | ||
| ROCE | 22.81% | ||
| ROIC | 16.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.6% | ||
| OM | 11.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.91% | ||
| GM | 44.5% | ||
| FCFM | 37.29% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)35.22%
ROE(5y)27.5%
ROIC(3y)21.88%
ROIC(5y)17.77%
ROICexc(3y)229.5%
ROICexc(5y)162.58%
ROICexgc(3y)538.3%
ROICexgc(5y)354.16%
ROCE(3y)29.4%
ROCE(5y)23.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.3%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.99%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y3.76%
OM growth 5Y28.09%
PM growth 3Y15.63%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.64%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 301.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 539.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
F-Score5
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)133.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)5%
Profit Quality(3y)459.33%
Profit Quality(5y)464.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.51%
EPS 3Y60.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.53%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y36.63%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5Y36.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.06%
Revenue growth 3Y38.91%
Revenue growth 5Y48.7%
Sales Q2Q%44.56%
Revenue Next Year34.82%
Revenue Next 2Y29.4%
Revenue Next 3Y25.73%
Revenue Next 5Y23.62%
EBIT growth 1Y21.66%
EBIT growth 3Y44.14%
EBIT growth 5Y90.47%
EBIT Next Year54.93%
EBIT Next 3Y39.18%
EBIT Next 5Y36.51%
FCF growth 1Y52.64%
FCF growth 3Y63.06%
FCF growth 5Y63.03%
OCF growth 1Y53.02%
OCF growth 3Y60.33%
OCF growth 5Y59.26%
MERCADOLIBRE INC / 1MELI.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1MELI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1MELI.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1MELI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is MERCADOLIBRE INC?
The financial health rating of MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of MERCADOLIBRE INC (1MELI.MI) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.