MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,632.52
-12.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $94.80B
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$287.80
+0.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $261.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 57% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $18.44B). TXN leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TXN
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.2%
Fair Value
$4942.58
Current Price
$1632.52
$3310.06 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TXN.
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
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TXN is a growth 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 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 18.6% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 59.2% 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.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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