MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsWingstop Inc (WING)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
WING
Wingstop Inc
$171.21
-1.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 3972% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $709.48M). WING leads profitability with a 15.8% profit margin vs 6.9%. 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+
WING
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1792.63
$3189.22 discount
Margin of Safety
+2.2%
Fair Value
$249.11
Current Price
$171.21
$77.90 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 66.7%
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 : WING
The strongest argument for WING centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 27.4%.
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 : WING
The primary concerns for WING are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WING is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WING carries more volatility with a beta of 2.02 — 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 45/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. 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.
Wingstop Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Wingstop Inc., franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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