Dillard's, Inc. (DDS)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
$606.27
-1.18%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.53B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 381% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $6.60B). DDS leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs 6.0%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. DDS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DDS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DDS.
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 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 54.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DDS
The strongest argument for DDS centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
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 : DDS
The primary concerns for DDS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
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
DDS profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — 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
DDS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100). MELI offers better value entry with a 61.8% 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.
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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