MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:MLB1 • US58733R1023

1477.2 EUR
+22.2 (+1.53%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MLB1. MLB1 was compared to 12 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. MLB1 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. MLB1 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make MLB1 suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MLB1 had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MLB1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MLB1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MLB1 had a positive operating cash flow.
MLB1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMLB1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • MLB1's Return On Assets of 5.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.40%, MLB1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MLB1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.27%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MLB1 is significantly above the industry average of 8.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 33.4%
ROIC 18.27%
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)34.15%
ROE(5y)21.57%
ROIC(3y)20.35%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
MLB1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMLB1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • MLB1's Profit Margin of 7.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.96%, MLB1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of MLB1 (45.14%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLB1 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.96%
PM (TTM) 7.93%
GM 45.14%
OM growth 3Y25.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y98.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
MLB1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMLB1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLB1 is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MLB1 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MLB1 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MLB1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MLB1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingMLB1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
MLB1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMLB1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that MLB1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MLB1 has a Altman-Z score (3.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • MLB1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.91. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MLB1 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLB1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.55, MLB1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for MLB1, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 0.91
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC9.05%
MLB1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMLB1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MLB1 has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that MLB1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MLB1 has a Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.15, MLB1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.15
MLB1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMLB1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MLB1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.60%, which is quite impressive.
  • MLB1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 172.65% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 36.94% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • MLB1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 55.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.6%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.94%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.56% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y10.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.47%
EPS Next 3Y31.59%
EPS Next 5Y31.97%
Revenue Next Year38.73%
Revenue Next 2Y34.14%
Revenue Next 3Y29.82%
Revenue Next 5Y24.56%

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.
MLB1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMLB1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
MLB1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMLB1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 100 200 300

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MLB1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.47.
  • MLB1's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLB1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say MLB1 is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.42, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MLB1.
  • MLB1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MLB1 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.47
Fwd PE 28.42
MLB1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMLB1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLB1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.25
EV/EBITDA 21.93
MLB1.DE Per share dataMLB1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MLB1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of MLB1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MLB1's earnings are expected to grow with 31.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.47%
EPS Next 3Y31.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MLB1 does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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MERCADOLIBRE INC

FRA:MLB1 (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1477.2

+22.2 (+1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners84.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap74.89B
Revenue(TTM)26.19B
Net Income(TTM)2.08B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2447.02 (65.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(4)55.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.99%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.77%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.7%
PT rev (1m)-0.19%
PT rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.47
Fwd PE 28.42
P/S 3.37
P/FCF 10.25
P/OCF 8.98
P/B 14.19
P/tB 14.86
EV/EBITDA 21.93
EPS(TTM)34.78
EY2.35%
EPS(NY)51.98
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)144.11
FCFY9.76%
OCF(TTM)164.55
OCFY11.14%
SpS438.41
BVpS104.08
TBVpS99.44
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number285.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.66%
ROE 33.4%
ROCE 25.74%
ROIC 18.27%
ROICexc 37.85%
ROICexgc 39.73%
OM 11.96%
PM (TTM) 7.93%
GM 45.14%
FCFM 32.87%
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)34.15%
ROE(5y)21.57%
ROIC(3y)20.35%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
ROICexc(3y)236.4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)537.13%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)28.68%
ROCE(5y)20.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y46.42%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y51.24%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y98.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 0.91
Debt/EBITDA 0.88
Cap/Depr 166.8%
Cap/Sales 4.66%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 254.43%
Profit Quality 414.54%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score5
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC2.02
Cap/Depr(3y)116.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.31%
Profit Quality(3y)451.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.6%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.26%
EPS Next Y10.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.47%
EPS Next 3Y31.59%
EPS Next 5Y31.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.94%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
Revenue Next Year38.73%
Revenue Next 2Y34.14%
Revenue Next 3Y29.82%
Revenue Next 5Y24.56%
EBIT growth 1Y45.95%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year65.15%
EBIT Next 3Y42.8%
EBIT Next 5Y34.72%
FCF growth 1Y99.63%
FCF growth 3Y170.77%
FCF growth 5Y86.33%
OCF growth 1Y106.79%
OCF growth 3Y101.69%
OCF growth 5Y77.37%

MERCADOLIBRE INC / MLB1.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MLB1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MLB1.DE.


What is the valuation status for MLB1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MERCADOLIBRE INC?

MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is 42.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.19.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MLB1 stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is expected to grow by 10.6% in the next year.