MercadoLibre MELI
MercadoLibre is the leading e-commerce and digital financial services platform in Latin America, operating marketplaces, payments (Mercado Pago), and credit in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. MercadoLibre shows exceptional revenue growth (49.80%) and high ROE (27.50%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 47.63) and earnings growth is negative (-10.90%), with weak momentum (score 3.25).
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MercadoLibre is the leading e-commerce and digital financial services platform in Latin America, operating marketplaces, payments (Mercado Pago), and credit in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. MercadoLibre shows exceptional revenue growth (49.80%) and high ROE (27.50%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 47.63) and earnings growth is negative (-10.90%), with weak momentum (score 3.25).
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 5.5 |
| Valuation | 3.4 |
| Growth | 6.2 |
| Dividend | 1.5 |
| Momentum | 3.2 |
| Risk & Context | 4.0 |
OVERALL SCORE: 4.4/10
Context and risks
Moderate regulatory and governance risk in Uruguay and exposure to Latin American emerging markets (Brazil, Argentina) with currency risk and regulatory changes in financial services (Mercado Pago). The rise in US rates does not directly affect its business but pressures its long-duration valuation.
News considered in the analysis
- MercadoLibre vs. Shopify: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? — Comparativa genérica de análisis sin información nueva sobre la empresa.
- Chewy vs. MercadoLibre: Steady Results vs. Rapid Revenue Growth — Listículo comparativo sin datos concretos que afecten a la valoración.
- MercadoLibre vs. Target: Which Stock Offers the Better Setup Now? — Comparativa de análisis sin información sustancial nueva.
- MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Looks Rich Relative To Its Earnings — Señala la valoración exigente (PER 47.6), un riesgo ya reflejado en la nota de valoración del motor.
- MercadoLibre (MELI) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know — Confirma el débil momentum (nota 3.25) y la caída del 20% en 12 meses, ya capturado por el motor.
Verdict: Hold; business quality is high, but valuation and falling earnings limit short-term appeal.
Main risk: The slowdown in earnings growth (-10.90%) combined with a demanding valuation (P/E 47.63) could lead to further correction if the market loses confidence in expansion.
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