MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsTravel + Leisure Co (TNL)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,897.37
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $96.19B
TNL
Travel + Leisure Co
$66.74
+2.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 759% more annual revenue ($35.18B vs $4.09B). TNL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. TNL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TNL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.8%
Fair Value
$5728.38
Current Price
$1897.37
$3831.01 discount
Margin of Safety
-54.9%
Fair Value
$46.67
Current Price
$66.74
$20.07 premium
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 3.4B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
4.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.8% margin — thin
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 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TNL
The strongest argument for TNL centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.54 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 51.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TNL
The primary concerns for TNL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TNL is a value 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.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 55/100) and 49.8% 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.
Travel + Leisure Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Travel Leisure Co. offers hospitality products and services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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