MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsService Corporation International (SCI)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
SCI
Service Corporation International
$86.39
+0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 570% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $4.31B). SCI leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 SCI.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : SCI
The strongest argument for SCI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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 : SCI
The primary concerns for SCI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCI 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
MELI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100) 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.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Service Corporation International
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Service Corporation International offers death care products and services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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