Golden Entertainment Inc (GDEN)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
GDEN
Golden Entertainment Inc
$28.55
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $753.69M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 5441% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $634.91M). MELI leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs -0.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GDEN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-42.9%
Fair Value
$19.71
Current Price
$28.55
$8.84 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
Earnings expanding 750.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GDEN
The strongest argument for GDEN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : GDEN
The primary concerns for GDEN are Market Cap, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
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
GDEN profiles as a turnaround stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GDEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — 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 43/100) and 49.8% 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.
Golden Entertainment Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Golden Entertainment, Inc. participates in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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