MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MLB1 - US58733R1023 - Common Stock
2150.5 EUR
+48 (+2.28%)
Overall MLB1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MLB1 against 15 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. MLB1 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MLB1 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make MLB1 a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MLB1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MLB1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
MLB1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MLB1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MLB1 has a worse Return On Assets (6.23%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
MLB1 has a better Return On Equity (35.94%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Return On Invested Capital of 18.79% is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
MLB1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.35%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 35.94% | ||
| ROIC | 18.79% |
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 of 8.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLB1 outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
MLB1's Operating Margin of 12.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.87%, MLB1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.52% | ||
| GM | 45.87% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLB1 is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MLB1 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.16 indicates that MLB1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MLB1 (4.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLB1 is 0.99, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MLB1, only 0.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.99, MLB1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MLB1 (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC9.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MLB1's Current ratio of 1.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
MLB1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that MLB1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, MLB1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.33% over the past year.
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 172.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MLB1 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.81%.
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)46.33%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.81%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%33.85%
3.2 Future
MLB1 is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.89% yearly.
MLB1 is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.94%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
EPS Next 5Y32.89%
Revenue Next Year36.15%
Revenue Next 2Y31.03%
Revenue Next 3Y27.79%
Revenue Next 5Y22.65%
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 62.64 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MLB1.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLB1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say MLB1 is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.49, the valuation of MLB1 can be described as expensive.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MLB1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. MLB1 is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLB1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MLB1 is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.12 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLB1's earnings are expected to grow with 33.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLB1 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:MLB1 (9/24/2025, 3:31:02 PM)
2150.5
+48 (+2.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap109.03B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2488.98 (15.74%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(2)14.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.22%
Max EPS beat(4)55.87%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.5%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.59%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.33%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.59%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.53%
PT rev (1m)-1.46%
PT rev (3m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.49 | ||
| P/S | 5.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 22.51 | ||
| P/tB | 23.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.12 |
EPS(TTM)34.33
EY1.6%
EPS(NY)57.36
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)123.52
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)141.7
OCFY6.59%
SpS403.01
BVpS95.55
TBVpS91.07
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 35.94% | ||
| ROCE | 26.48% | ||
| ROIC | 18.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 59.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 64% | ||
| OM | 12.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.52% | ||
| GM | 45.87% | ||
| FCFM | 30.65% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y46.42%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 159.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 232.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 359.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
F-Score4
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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)46.33%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.62%
EPS Next Y20.94%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
EPS Next 5Y32.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.81%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%33.85%
Revenue Next Year36.15%
Revenue Next 2Y31.03%
Revenue Next 3Y27.79%
Revenue Next 5Y22.65%
EBIT growth 1Y24.89%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year79.86%
EBIT Next 3Y45.4%
EBIT Next 5Y36.87%
FCF growth 1Y79.42%
FCF growth 3Y170.77%
FCF growth 5Y86.33%
OCF growth 1Y86.73%
OCF growth 3Y101.69%
OCF growth 5Y77.37%