Legacy Housing Corp (LEGH)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
LEGH
Legacy Housing Corp
$27.67
+0.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $663.27M
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 19505% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $179.45M). LEGH leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 5.3%. LEGH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. LEGH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
LEGH
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.6%
Fair Value
$13.91
Current Price
$27.67
$13.76 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Revenue surging 32.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 64.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEGH
The strongest argument for LEGH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 39.9%. Revenue growth of 32.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : LEGH
The primary concerns for LEGH are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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
LEGH profiles as a growth 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
LEGH scores higher overall (79/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 28.6% margins and 32.3% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 64.8% 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.
Legacy Housing Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
Legacy Housing Corporation builds, sells, and finances manufactured homes and tiny homes primarily in the southern United States. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Texas.
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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