Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$134.43
-1.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $326.38B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,690.26
-2.19%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $87.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 3403% more annual revenue ($1.01T vs $28.89B). BABA leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.1%
Fair Value
$51.61
Current Price
$134.43
$82.82 premium
Margin of Safety
-654.8%
Fair Value
$267.38
Current Price
$1690.26
$1422.88 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Operating margin of 2.2%
Earnings declined 51.8%
Trading at 12.7x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull 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 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — 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 49/100) 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.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, also known as Alibaba Group and Alibaba.com, is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. Founded on 28 June 1999 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the company provides consumer-to-consumer (C2C), business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B) sales services via web portals, as well as electronic payment services, shopping search engines and cloud computing services. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of companies around the world in numerous business sectors.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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