Dillard's, Inc. (DDS)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
$591.00
-1.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.13B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,635.76
-1.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $87.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 340% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $6.56B). DDS leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DDS
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-160.0%
Fair Value
$247.52
Current Price
$591.00
$343.48 premium
Margin of Safety
-654.8%
Fair Value
$267.38
Current Price
$1635.76
$1368.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.0%
Earnings declined 3.1%
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 : DDS
The strongest argument for DDS centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
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 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DDS
The primary concerns for DDS are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DDS 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
MELI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 46/100) 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.
Dillard's, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Dillard's, Inc. operates large retail stores in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. The company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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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