MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MLB1 - US58733R1023 - Common Stock
1776 EUR
+27 (+1.54%)
MLB1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While MLB1 has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. MLB1 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, MLB1 could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.66%, MLB1 is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1 has a Return On Equity of 33.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: MLB1 outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MLB1 (18.27%) is better than 92.86% 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 10.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
MLB1 has a Profit Margin (7.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
MLB1 has a better Operating Margin (11.96%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
MLB1's Gross Margin of 45.14% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 42.86% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MLB1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
MLB1 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MLB1 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MLB1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MLB1 has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that MLB1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.37, MLB1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLB1 is 0.91, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MLB1, only 0.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MLB1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.91) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
MLB1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.55, MLB1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Although MLB1 does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
ROIC/WACC2.11
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MLB1's Current ratio of 1.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MLB1 has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLB1 outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.60% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 172.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.94%.
Measured over the past years, MLB1 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 55.35% on average per year.
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 32.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y18.34%
EPS Next 2Y31.82%
EPS Next 3Y33.53%
EPS Next 5Y32.92%
Revenue Next Year37.28%
Revenue Next 2Y32%
Revenue Next 3Y28.44%
Revenue Next 5Y24.13%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 50.48 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MLB1.
MLB1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.58, the valuation of MLB1 can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MLB1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say MLB1 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLB1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLB1 is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MLB1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MLB1's earnings are expected to grow with 33.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.82%
EPS Next 3Y33.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for MLB1!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:MLB1 (11/17/2025, 4:22:59 PM)
1776
+27 (+1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap90.04B
Revenue(TTM)26.19B
Net Income(TTM)2.08B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2492.73 (40.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-1.29%
PT rev (3m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.58 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.67 | ||
| P/B | 16.87 | ||
| P/tB | 17.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.17 |
EPS(TTM)35.18
EY1.98%
EPS(NY)56.24
Fwd EY3.17%
FCF(TTM)145.79
FCFY8.21%
OCF(TTM)166.47
OCFY9.37%
SpS443.53
BVpS105.29
TBVpS100.6
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number288.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.37 |
F-Score5
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC2.11
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 Y18.34%
EPS Next 2Y31.82%
EPS Next 3Y33.53%
EPS Next 5Y32.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.94%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
Revenue Next Year37.28%
Revenue Next 2Y32%
Revenue Next 3Y28.44%
Revenue Next 5Y24.13%
EBIT growth 1Y45.95%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year73.75%
EBIT Next 3Y44.79%
EBIT Next 5Y36.21%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for MERCADOLIBRE INC?
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 6 / 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 50.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.87.
How financially healthy is MERCADOLIBRE INC?
The financial health rating of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is 7 / 10.