Golden Entertainment Inc (GDEN)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
GDEN
Golden Entertainment Inc
$28.55
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $750.25M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 4451% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $634.91M). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs -0.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
GDEN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.1%
Fair Value
$29.66
Current Price
$28.55
$1.11 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1792.63
$3189.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 750.0% YoY
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
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 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 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 : 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, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GDEN profiles as a turnaround 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 43/100) 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.
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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