MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MLB1 - US58733R1023 - Common Stock
1726 EUR
+3.8 (+0.22%)
Taking everything into account, MLB1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MLB1 was compared to 13 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While MLB1 has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. MLB1 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, MLB1 could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MLB1 had positive earnings in the past year.
MLB1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MLB1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MLB1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MLB1 has a worse Return On Assets (5.66%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Return On Equity of 33.40% is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Return On Invested Capital of 18.27% is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLB1 is significantly above the industry average of 9.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 33.4% | ||
| ROIC | 18.27% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)34.15%
ROE(5y)21.57%
ROIC(3y)20.35%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.93%, MLB1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MLB1 has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MLB1 (11.96%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
MLB1's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.14%, MLB1 is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MLB1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.93% | ||
| GM | 45.14% |
OM growth 3Y25.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y98.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLB1 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MLB1 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MLB1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MLB1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.35 indicates that MLB1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MLB1 has a better Altman-Z score (3.35) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLB1 is 0.91, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MLB1, only 0.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MLB1's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.91 is amongst the best of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
MLB1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating MLB1 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MLB1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLB1 outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for MLB1, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that MLB1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.17, MLB1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that MLB1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLB1 has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLB1 outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.60% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 172.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.94%.
MLB1 shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 55.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.6%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.94%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
3.2 Future
MLB1 is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 24.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y12.33%
EPS Next 2Y28.76%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
EPS Next 5Y32.67%
Revenue Next Year38.51%
Revenue Next 2Y33.27%
Revenue Next 3Y29.29%
Revenue Next 5Y24.21%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.41 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MLB1.
MLB1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLB1 is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MLB1 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
MLB1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.40.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLB1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MLB1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MLB1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MLB1's earnings are expected to grow with 31.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.76%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLB1 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:MLB1 (12/15/2025, 9:20:48 AM)
1726
+3.8 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.51B
Revenue(TTM)26.19B
Net Income(TTM)2.08B
Analysts83.87
Price Target2469.91 (43.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.3%
Max EPS beat(4)55.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.16%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.99%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.77%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.7%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.44 | ||
| P/B | 16.51 | ||
| P/tB | 17.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.95 |
EPS(TTM)34.93
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)53.28
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)144.76
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)165.29
OCFY9.58%
SpS440.39
BVpS104.55
TBVpS99.89
PEG (NY)4.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number286.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.66% | ||
| ROE | 33.4% | ||
| ROCE | 25.74% | ||
| ROIC | 18.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 37.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.73% | ||
| OM | 11.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.93% | ||
| GM | 45.14% | ||
| FCFM | 32.87% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)34.15%
ROE(5y)21.57%
ROIC(3y)20.35%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
ROICexc(3y)236.4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)537.13%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)28.68%
ROCE(5y)20.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y46.42%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y51.24%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y98.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 166.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 254.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 414.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score5
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC2.07
Cap/Depr(3y)116.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.31%
Profit Quality(3y)451.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.6%
EPS 3Y172.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.26%
EPS Next Y12.33%
EPS Next 2Y28.76%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
EPS Next 5Y32.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.94%
Revenue growth 3Y43.24%
Revenue growth 5Y55.35%
Sales Q2Q%39.48%
Revenue Next Year38.51%
Revenue Next 2Y33.27%
Revenue Next 3Y29.29%
Revenue Next 5Y24.21%
EBIT growth 1Y45.95%
EBIT growth 3Y80.24%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year67%
EBIT Next 3Y43.25%
EBIT Next 5Y36.07%
FCF growth 1Y99.63%
FCF growth 3Y170.77%
FCF growth 5Y86.33%
OCF growth 1Y106.79%
OCF growth 3Y101.69%
OCF growth 5Y77.37%
MERCADOLIBRE INC / MLB1.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MLB1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MLB1.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for MERCADOLIBRE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MERCADOLIBRE INC?
MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is 49.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.51.
How financially healthy is MERCADOLIBRE INC?
The financial health rating of MERCADOLIBRE INC (MLB1.DE) is 7 / 10.