MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsTrip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,673.09
-0.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $92.98B
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$38.57
-0.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $25.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR generates 86% more annual revenue ($65.61B vs $35.18B). TCOM leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 5.3%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MELI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TCOM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.4%
Fair Value
$5665.85
Current Price
$1673.09
$3992.76 discount
Margin of Safety
+89.1%
Fair Value
$365.47
Current Price
$38.57
$326.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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 3.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.8x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 39.7%
Operating margin of -9.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at -9.3%.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 50.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TCOM is a mature 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.
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Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 57/100) and 49.8% revenue growth. TCOM offers better value entry with a 89.1% margin of safety. 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.
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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