Hilton Grand Vacations Inc (HGV)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
HGV
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc
$48.67
+0.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.88B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,632.52
-12.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $94.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 524% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $4.63B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 3.5%. HGV trades at a lower P/E of 26.3x. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
HGV
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.1%
Fair Value
$80.17
Current Price
$48.67
$31.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.3%
Fair Value
$4955.41
Current Price
$1632.52
$3322.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 187.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
3.5% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HGV
The strongest argument for HGV centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.9% 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 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HGV
The primary concerns for HGV are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 5.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HGV profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HGV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 57/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. HGV offers better value entry with a 42.1% 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.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc., a timeshare company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation-owned resorts primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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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