Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
HLT
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
$343.10
+1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.77B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 527% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $5.07B). HLT leads profitability with a 30.4% profit margin vs 6.0%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. HLT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
HLT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HLT.
Margin of Safety
+61.8%
Fair Value
$5279.65
Current Price
$1607.80
$3671.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Revenue surging 49.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HLT
The strongest argument for HLT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 57.4%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 49.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HLT
The primary concerns for HLT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLT profiles as a mature stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLT scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 61.8% 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.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts.
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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