Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$307.69
-0.18%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.76T
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,690.26
-2.19%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $87.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 1294% more annual revenue ($402.84B vs $28.89B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
GOOGL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+39.2%
Fair Value
$506.38
Current Price
$307.69
$198.69 discount
Margin of Safety
-654.8%
Fair Value
$267.38
Current Price
$1690.26
$1422.88 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Generating 24.6B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.0x book value
Trading at 12.7x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL profiles as a growth stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (24.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 18.0% revenue growth. 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.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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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