Levi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$24.67
-3.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.37B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,863.31
+0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $91.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 381% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $6.61B). LEVI leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 6.0%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 17.4x. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LEVI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$30.85
Current Price
$24.67
$6.18 discount
Margin of Safety
+61.3%
Fair Value
$5220.85
Current Price
$1863.31
$3357.54 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
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
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 13.0x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS 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 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LEVI
The primary concerns for LEVI are Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LEVI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 58/100). MELI offers better value entry with a 61.3% 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.
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Levi Strauss & Co. is a clothing company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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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