MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MLB1 - US58733R1023 - Common Stock
1849.2 EUR
+35.6 (+1.96%)
Taking everything into account, MLB1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MLB1 was compared to 13 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MLB1 a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MLB1 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes MLB1 very considerable for growth and quality 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.
In the past 5 years MLB1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MLB1's Return On Assets of 6.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 35.94%, MLB1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1's Return On Invested Capital of 18.79% is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 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 9.24%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 8.52%, MLB1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.30%, MLB1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
MLB1 has a Gross Margin (45.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 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.
MLB1 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MLB1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MLB1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.79 indicates that MLB1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MLB1 has a Altman-Z score (3.79) which 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.
MLB1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.99) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MLB1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MLB1 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 | 3.79 |
ROIC/WACC2.18
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, MLB1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MLB1's Quick ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 46.33%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, MLB1 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 172.65% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MLB1 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.81%.
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 55.35% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MLB1 will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.72%
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3Y33.7%
EPS Next 5Y32.92%
Revenue Next Year36.46%
Revenue Next 2Y31.22%
Revenue Next 3Y28.13%
Revenue Next 5Y23.42%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 53.03, the valuation of MLB1 can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/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/Earnings ratio of MLB1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say MLB1 is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.37, the valuation of MLB1 can be described as expensive.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MLB1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MLB1 is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MLB1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MLB1 is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MLB1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MLB1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLB1's earnings are expected to grow with 33.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3Y33.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLB1 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:MLB1 (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1849.2
+35.6 (+1.96%)
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 Cap93.75B
Revenue(TTM)24.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.05B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2525.3 (36.56%)
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)1.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.37 | ||
| P/S | 4.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.85 | ||
| P/B | 19.06 | ||
| P/tB | 19.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.5 |
EPS(TTM)34.87
EY1.89%
EPS(NY)57.14
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)125.44
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)143.9
OCFY7.78%
SpS409.29
BVpS97.04
TBVpS92.49
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number275.93
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%
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-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 | 3.79 |
F-Score4
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC2.18
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 Y20.72%
EPS Next 2Y32.66%
EPS Next 3Y33.7%
EPS Next 5Y32.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.81%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%33.85%
Revenue Next Year36.46%
Revenue Next 2Y31.22%
Revenue Next 3Y28.13%
Revenue Next 5Y23.42%
EBIT growth 1Y24.89%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year73.75%
EBIT Next 3Y44.79%
EBIT Next 5Y37.08%
FCF growth 1Y79.42%
FCF growth 3Y170.77%
FCF growth 5Y86.33%
OCF growth 1Y86.73%
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 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 53.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.06.
How financially healthy is MERCADOLIBRE INC?
The financial health rating of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is 7 / 10.