Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
ETD
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
$20.44
-0.97%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $525.98M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 5262% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $593.09M). ETD leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs 6.0%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
ETD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.8%
Fair Value
$16.90
Current Price
$20.44
$3.54 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ETD
The strongest argument for ETD centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
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 : ETD
The primary concerns for ETD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
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
ETD 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
MELI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 49/100) and 49.0% 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.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is an interior design company and home furnishings manufacturer and retailer in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
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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