MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsRush Enterprises B Inc (RUSHB)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,673.09
-0.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $92.98B
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises B Inc
$56.76
+4.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 386% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $7.24B). MELI leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 3.7%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
RUSHB
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.4%
Fair Value
$5665.85
Current Price
$1673.09
$3992.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-3.8%
Fair Value
$62.98
Current Price
$56.76
$6.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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 3.2B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.8x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
1.1% earnings growth
3.7% 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 49.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RUSHB
The strongest argument for RUSHB centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 50.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RUSHB
The primary concerns for RUSHB are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RUSHB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.8% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 45/100) and 49.8% 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.
Rush Enterprises B Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is an integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.
Visit Website →Compare with Other INTERNET RETAIL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?