Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
CCK
Crown Holdings Inc
$93.38
+0.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.06B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 150% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $12.74B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 5.7%. CCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. CCK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CCK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CCK.
Margin of Safety
+61.8%
Fair Value
$5279.65
Current Price
$1607.80
$3671.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 5.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCK
The strongest argument for CCK centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCK
The primary concerns for CCK are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.22 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCK 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 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 58/100) and 12.9% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 61.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Crown Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Crown Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and packaging equipment for consumer goods and industrial products in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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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