Lands’ End Inc (LE)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
LE
Lands’ End Inc
$10.37
+0.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $332.62M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 2580% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $1.31B). LE leads profitability with a 26.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. LE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. LE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$10.87
Current Price
$10.37
$0.50 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 69 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 8.5%
Earnings declined 32.7%
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LE
The strongest argument for LE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at -8.7%. PEG of 0.68 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 : LE
The primary concerns for LE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
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
LE profiles as a declining stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.34 — 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
LE scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 26.2% margins. MELI offers better value entry with a 64.8% 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.
Lands’ End Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Lands' End, Inc. is a single-channel retailer of casual clothing, accessories, footwear, and home products in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
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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