Five Below Inc (FIVE)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
FIVE
Five Below Inc
$244.60
+1.38%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.60B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 562% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $5.31B). FIVE leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 5.3%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. FIVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
FIVE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.9%
Fair Value
$278.16
Current Price
$244.60
$33.56 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.8%
Fair Value
$5728.38
Current Price
$1897.37
$3831.01 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 418.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
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 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIVE
The strongest argument for FIVE centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FIVE
The primary concerns for FIVE are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 51.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIVE profiles as a growth 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 (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIVE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 60/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 64.8% 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.
Five Below Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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