MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsMohawk Industries Inc (MHK)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
MHK
Mohawk Industries Inc
$102.86
-2.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 189% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $10.99B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 3.8%. MHK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. MHK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
MHK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.8%
Fair Value
$5279.65
Current Price
$1607.80
$3671.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$139.84
Current Price
$102.86
$36.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 65.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MHK
The strongest argument for MHK centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MHK
The primary concerns for MHK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MHK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — 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
MHK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100). MELI offers better value entry with a 61.8% 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.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mohawk Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Mohawk Industries is an American flooring manufacturer based in Calhoun, Georgia, United States. Mohawk produces floor covering products for residential and commercial applications in North America and residential applications in Europe.
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