Carnival Corporation (CCL)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
CCL
Carnival Corporation
$28.99
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $38.09B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,820.69
-0.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $95.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 16% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $27.31B). CCL leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 6.0%. CCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. CCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CCL
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.4%
Fair Value
$39.11
Current Price
$28.99
$10.12 discount
Margin of Safety
+61.3%
Fair Value
$5220.85
Current Price
$1820.69
$3400.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
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
Earnings declined 6.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 12.7x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCL
The strongest argument for CCL centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.12 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 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCL
The primary concerns for CCL are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCL profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.32 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
CCL generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CCL scores higher overall (62/100 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.
Carnival Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator, currently the world's largest travel leisure company, with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels across 10 cruise line brands.
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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