Macy’s Inc (M)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
M
Macy’s Inc
$17.87
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.50B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,635.76
-1.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $87.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 27% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $22.71B). MELI leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
M
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.87
$6.31 premium
Margin of Safety
-654.8%
Fair Value
$267.38
Current Price
$1635.76
$1368.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.0%
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : M
The strongest argument for M centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 20.0% 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 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : M
The primary concerns for M are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
M profiles as a growth stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — 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
MELI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. 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.
Macy’s Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Macy's, Inc., an omnichannel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile apps under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury brands. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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