MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsVisteon Corp (VC)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,767.02
-1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
VC
Visteon Corp
$108.24
-1.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 663% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $3.79B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 4.4%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1767.02
$3214.83 discount
Margin of Safety
+8.8%
Fair Value
$111.52
Current Price
$108.24
$3.28 discount
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.1% revenue growth
4.4% margin — thin
Earnings declined 53.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VC
The strongest argument for VC centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VC
The primary concerns for VC are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — 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 54/100) and 44.6% 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.
Visteon Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Visteon Corporation designs, manufactures and manufactures connected car solutions and automotive electronics for vehicle manufacturers around the world. The company is headquartered in Van Buren, Michigan.
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