Caleres Inc (CAL)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
CAL
Caleres Inc
$13.10
-0.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $456.85M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,767.02
-1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 948% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $2.76B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs -0.2%. CAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CAL
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.4%
Fair Value
$112.80
Current Price
$13.10
$99.70 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1767.02
$3214.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 94.1%
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 13.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAL
The strongest argument for CAL centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.82 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 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAL
The primary concerns for CAL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAL profiles as a turnaround stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — 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
MELI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 50/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. CAL offers better value entry with a 89.4% 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.
Caleres Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Caleres, Inc. is engaged in the retail and wholesale of footwear in the United States, China, Canada, China, and Guam. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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