MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsQurate Retail Inc Series A (QRTEA)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,639.47
+1.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $81.72B
QRTEA
Qurate Retail Inc Series A
$0.36
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $213.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 182% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $10.24B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs -2.7%. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
QRTEA
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-654.6%
Fair Value
$267.44
Current Price
$1639.47
$1372.03 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QRTEA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -39.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : QRTEA
The strongest argument for QRTEA centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : QRTEA
The primary concerns for QRTEA are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while QRTEA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
QRTEA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.62 — 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 (62/100 vs 35/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Qurate Retail Inc Series A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Qurate Retail, Inc., participates in the video and online commerce industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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