Dorman Products Inc (DORM)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
DORM
Dorman Products Inc
$112.88
+0.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.31B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 1256% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $2.13B). DORM leads profitability with a 9.6% 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+).
DORM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.9%
Fair Value
$129.58
Current Price
$112.88
$16.70 premium
Margin of Safety
+59.4%
Fair Value
$4968.55
Current Price
$1792.63
$3175.92 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
0.8% revenue growth
Earnings declined 78.8%
Trading at 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DORM
The strongest argument for DORM centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DORM
The primary concerns for DORM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DORM profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — 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 51/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dorman Products Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Dorman Products, Inc. supplies replacement parts and fasteners for passenger cars, light trucks and heavy duty trucks to the automotive aftermarket industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. The company is headquartered in Colmar, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →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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