Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
$82.76
+2.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.67B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,673.09
-0.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $92.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 537% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $5.53B). DECK leads profitability with a 18.4% profit margin vs 5.3%. DECK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. DECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DECK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.2%
Fair Value
$585.62
Current Price
$82.76
$502.86 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.4%
Fair Value
$5665.85
Current Price
$1673.09
$3992.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 46 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 49.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.1% earnings growth
Trading at 10.8x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DECK
The strongest argument for DECK centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.4% and operating margin at 15.2%. PEG of 0.98 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 49.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DECK
The primary concerns for DECK are EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 50.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DECK profiles as a mature stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.8% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DECK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 18.4% margins. MELI offers better value entry with a 64.4% 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.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Deckers Outdoor Corporation designs, markets and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories for casual lifestyle and high performance activities. The company is headquartered in Goleta, California.
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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