MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)vsTRI Pointe Homes Inc (TPH)
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,792.63
+1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $90.88B
TPH
TRI Pointe Homes Inc
$46.89
+0.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 732% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $3.47B). TPH leads profitability with a 7.0% 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+
TPH
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$4981.85
Current Price
$1792.63
$3189.22 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.4%
Fair Value
$56.26
Current Price
$46.89
$9.37 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Revenue declined 22.4%
Earnings declined 48.9%
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 : TPH
The strongest argument for TPH centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.49 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 : TPH
The primary concerns for TPH are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MELI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TPH 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 50/100) and 44.6% revenue growth. TPH offers better value entry with a 34.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
TRI Pointe Homes Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. is dedicated to the design, construction and sale of attached and semi-detached single-family homes in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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