Frontdoor Inc (FTDR)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
FTDR
Frontdoor Inc
$81.01
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.54B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 1539% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $2.15B). FTDR leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
FTDR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.5%
Fair Value
$42.49
Current Price
$81.01
$38.52 premium
Margin of Safety
+64.8%
Fair Value
$5728.38
Current Price
$1897.37
$3831.01 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 113 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
Revenue surging 49.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.8x book value
4.5% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTDR
The strongest argument for FTDR centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 49.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTDR
The primary concerns for FTDR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 51.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTDR profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTDR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.8% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 59/100) and 49.8% 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.
Frontdoor Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
front door, inc. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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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