Good Times Restaurants Inc (GTIM)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
GTIM
Good Times Restaurants Inc
$1.50
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.05M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,930.75
-1.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 25942% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $135.10M). MELI leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 1.6%. GTIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
GTIM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.4%
Fair Value
$10.64
Current Price
$1.50
$9.14 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.9%
Fair Value
$5743.92
Current Price
$1930.75
$3813.17 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.6% YoY
Revenue surging 49.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Trading at 12.5x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GTIM
The strongest argument for GTIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GTIM
The primary concerns for GTIM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 50.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTIM profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — 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 (58/100 vs 51/100) and 49.8% revenue growth. GTIM offers better value entry with a 88.4% margin of safety. 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.
Good Times Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Good Times Restaurants Inc., is dedicated to the restaurant business in the United States. The company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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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