MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsService Corporation International (SCI)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
SCI
Service Corporation International
$69.68
-0.19%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 634% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $4.33B). SCI leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 6.0%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SCI
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.8%
Fair Value
$5279.65
Current Price
$1607.80
$3671.85 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCI.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% revenue growth
Earnings declined 1.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SCI
The strongest argument for SCI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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 : SCI
The primary concerns for SCI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCI 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
MELI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 56/100) and 49.0% revenue growth. 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.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Service Corporation International
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Service Corporation International offers death care products and services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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