Life Time Group Holdings Inc (LTH)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
LTH
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
$26.23
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.84B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 865% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $3.00B). LTH leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 6.9%. LTH trades at a lower P/E of 15.8x. LTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LTH
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-26.3%
Fair Value
$23.51
Current Price
$26.23
$2.72 premium
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 220.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : LTH
The strongest argument for LTH centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : LTH
The primary concerns for LTH are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
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
LTH profiles as a value stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — 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
LTH scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100) and 12.3% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 59.5% 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.
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. offers health, fitness and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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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