Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$90.17
+0.78%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.00B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,863.31
+0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $91.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 32% more annual revenue ($41.86B vs $31.80B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 2.7%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. BBY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BBY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.7%
Fair Value
$40.72
Current Price
$90.17
$49.45 premium
Margin of Safety
+61.3%
Fair Value
$5220.85
Current Price
$1863.31
$3357.54 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 37.9% YoY
Revenue surging 49.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.9% revenue growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Trading at 13.0x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 49.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBY profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100). MELI offers better value entry with a 61.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Best Buy Co. Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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