MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$22.03
+0.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $141.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 1622% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $28.89B). PBR leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 6.9%. PBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PBR
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1792.63
$3189.22 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PBR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — 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
PBR scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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