MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsUrban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
URBN
Urban Outfitters Inc
$78.58
+3.94%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 443% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $6.47B). URBN leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. URBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
URBN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.8%
Fair Value
$5728.38
Current Price
$1897.37
$3831.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.0%
Fair Value
$73.45
Current Price
$78.58
$5.13 discount
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 3.4B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 75.9% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
No major concerns identified
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 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : URBN
The strongest argument for URBN centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.35 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 51.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : URBN
No major red flags identified for URBN, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while URBN 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 (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
URBN scores higher overall (71/100 vs 60/100) and 10.4% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 64.8% 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.
Urban Outfitters Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is engaged in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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