Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
EXPE
Expedia Group Inc.
$228.88
+0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.99B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 110% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $15.17B). EXPE leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 6.0%. EXPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. EXPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EXPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.9%
Fair Value
$206.81
Current Price
$228.88
$22.07 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
Every $100 of equity generates 258 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.7B 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
Trading at 47.7x book value
Earnings declined 27.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXPE
The strongest argument for EXPE centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.74 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 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EXPE
The primary concerns for EXPE are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 8.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
EXPE 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.
EXPE generates stronger free cash flow (3.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EXPE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100) and 14.7% revenue growth. 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.
Expedia Group Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Expedia Group, Inc. is an American online travel shopping company for consumer and small business travel. Its websites, which are primarily travel fare aggregators and travel metasearch engines, include Expedia.com, Vrbo (previously HomeAway), Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, trivago and CarRentals.com.
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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