Huazhu Group Ltd (HTHT)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
HTHT
Huazhu Group Ltd
$45.00
+0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.73B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,607.80
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $84.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 23% more annual revenue ($31.80B vs $25.91B). HTHT leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 6.0%. HTHT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. HTHT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HTHT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HTHT.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 46 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.8%
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
Trading at 8.6x book value
Earnings declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 11.2x book value
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTHT
The strongest argument for HTHT centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 24.8%. Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 : HTHT
The primary concerns for HTHT are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.27 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
HTHT 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
HTHT scores higher overall (70/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins and 11.1% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 61.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Huazhu Group Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · China
Huazhu Group Limited, develops leased and owned, managed and franchised hotels mainly in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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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