MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) — Stock Score Summary

MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 16/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. MercadoLibre is the undisputed king of Latin American e-commerce and fintech, exhibiting powerful network effects and scale economics shared with customers (Nick Sleep lens). As manufacturing nearshores to Mexico and Latin America, regional GDP growth and digital transaction volumes will accelerate, creating a powerful macro tailwind for their logistics and payments ecosystem.

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates a leading e-commerce ecosystem in Latin America, encompassing an online marketplace, a digital payments platform (Mercado Pago), logistics, and credit solutions. Its unparalleled scale and first-mover advantage across numerous markets, coupled with a comprehensive ecosystem, create strong network effects and customer loyalty. MercadoLibre is a dominant market leader, continuously expanding its integrated services across the region's digital economy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2K
Market Cap$86.0B
P/E (TTM)43.10
P/E (Forward)27.58
Price/Book11.38
Return on Equity31.3%
Return on Invested Capital21.4%
Debt/Equity169.98
Gross Margin49.5%
Operating Margin6.9%
Revenue Growth49.0%
Free Cash Flow$-4.1B

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates in the Internet Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (Uruguay).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MercadoLibre, Inc.’s (MELI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) is 16/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (18), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MercadoLibre, Inc. have an economic moat?
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MercadoLibre, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 16/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MercadoLibre, Inc. in?
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry (Uruguay).
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