Maplebear Inc. (CART)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
CART
Maplebear Inc.
$40.35
+6.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.99B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,632.52
-12.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $94.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 672% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $3.74B). CART leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CART
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.9%
Fair Value
$21.82
Current Price
$40.35
$18.53 premium
Margin of Safety
+59.2%
Fair Value
$4942.58
Current Price
$1632.52
$3310.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 44.1%
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CART
The strongest argument for CART centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CART
The primary concerns for CART are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CART profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 48/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Maplebear Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Carolina Trust BancShares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Carolina Trust Bank, a state-licensed bank that provides commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Visit Website →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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