MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsViomi Technology ADR (VIOT)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
VIOT
Viomi Technology ADR
$0.94
+0.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $63.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 1210% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $2.43B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 5.8%. VIOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VIOT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.8%
Fair Value
$5279.65
Current Price
$1607.80
$3671.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+57.8%
Fair Value
$3.29
Current Price
$0.94
$2.35 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.0%
Revenue declined 25.9%
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 : VIOT
The strongest argument for VIOT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.53 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 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VIOT
The primary concerns for VIOT are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VIOT 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 48/100) and 49.0% revenue growth. VIOT offers better value entry with a 57.8% margin of safety. 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.
Viomi Technology ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · China
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd, develops and sells Internet of Things (IoT-enabled) smart home products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
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