GROWTH
Top line stable.
+39.1% YoY versus +37.6% prior. 3y CAGR +38.9%.
+39.1%
MercadoLibre, Inc. MELI
Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $80.6B
$1635.15▲ 3.33 (0.20%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $80.6B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY MELI — but Charlie Munger disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for MELI?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: MELI is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 85% below avg fair value $11383, but earns a C sector grade (56/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
P/E 42.4x — 35% below the 5y median of 64.8x.
Mixed — MercadoLibre, Inc. has 26.4% ROE but D/E 5.45.
Financial story
Mixed — MercadoLibre, Inc.'s 26.4% ROE is strong, but its 5.45 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $11383. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
MELI trades at 43.1x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
MELI and ORLY differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full MELI vs ORLY compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate MELI against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
MELI's P/E ratio is 43.1x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
How does MELI compare?
See exactly where MELI ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingMELI sits at #40 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (56/100).
