Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$62.98
-0.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.20B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,599.52
-1.93%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $81.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 44% more annual revenue ($41.69B vs $28.89B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 2.6%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. BBY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BBY
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.6%
Fair Value
$235.87
Current Price
$62.98
$172.89 discount
Margin of Safety
-654.2%
Fair Value
$267.58
Current Price
$1599.52
$1331.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Earnings expanding 372.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.6% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Trading at 12.0x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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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