MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MLB1 - US58733R1023 - Common Stock
2055 EUR
-70 (-3.29%)
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 expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, MLB1 could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MLB1 was profitable.
In the past year MLB1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
MLB1 has a Return On Assets (6.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLB1's Return On Equity of 35.94% is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MLB1 (18.79%) is better 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 8.76%.
| 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 (8.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MLB1 (12.30%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.87%, MLB1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLB1 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
An Altman-Z score of 4.17 indicates that MLB1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.17, MLB1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.99. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MLB1 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLB1 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MLB1 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.17 |
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
MLB1 has a Current Ratio of 1.20. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, MLB1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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 32.54% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y20.94%
EPS Next 2Y33.95%
EPS Next 3Y33.95%
EPS Next 5Y32.54%
Revenue Next Year35.5%
Revenue Next 2Y30.55%
Revenue Next 3Y27.78%
Revenue Next 5Y22.38%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 59.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MLB1.
MLB1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 66.67% 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 26.90.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.59, MLB1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MLB1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. MLB1 is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 59.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MLB1.
MLB1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MLB1 is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.26 |
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 33.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.84
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 (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2055
-70 (-3.29%)
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 Cap104.19B
Analysts83.33
Price Target2515.12 (22.39%)
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)0.97%
PT rev (3m)9.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 59.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.59 | ||
| P/S | 5.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.41 | ||
| P/B | 21.36 | ||
| P/tB | 22.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.26 |
EPS(TTM)34.56
EY1.68%
EPS(NY)57.74
Fwd EY2.81%
FCF(TTM)124.34
FCFY6.05%
OCF(TTM)142.64
OCFY6.94%
SpS405.69
BVpS96.19
TBVpS91.67
PEG (NY)2.84
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 | 4.17 |
F-Score4
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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 5Y32.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.81%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%33.85%
Revenue Next Year35.5%
Revenue Next 2Y30.55%
Revenue Next 3Y27.78%
Revenue Next 5Y22.38%
EBIT growth 1Y24.89%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year79.86%
EBIT Next 3Y45.4%
EBIT Next 5Y36.67%
FCF growth 1Y79.42%
FCF growth 3Y170.77%
FCF growth 5Y86.33%
OCF growth 1Y86.73%
OCF growth 3Y101.69%
OCF growth 5Y77.37%