MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YClears the 15%+, 20%+, and 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 90/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 48.7%
- Median YoY
- 42.1%
- YoY volatility
- σ 14.3pp· uneven
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 20 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 0
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 2.8x · 5Y median 5.3x · 5th percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 20 of 20 → 40 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 14.3pp) → 14.8 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 42.1% YoY) → 20 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (49% YoY) → 15 of 15 pts
- Score: 90 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 48.7% | 42.1% | 14.3pp | 20 of 20 | 0 |
| EPSEPS | — | 43.4% | 142.6pp | 11 of 17 | 3 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 59.3% | 53.7% | 75.1pp | 15 of 18 | 3 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | 74.5% | 68.6% | 252.4pp | 14 of 20 | 3 |
| FCFFree cash flow | 63% | 55.3% | 187.3pp | 15 of 18 | 3 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About MercadoLibre, Inc.
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates as a prominent provider of digital commerce platforms throughout Latin America. Its primary service, the Mercado Libre Marketplace, is an automated online system allowing businesses, independent vendors, and private individuals to list merchandise and finalize sales. Supporting this, the Mercado Pago FinTech platform offers a financial technology solution, facilitating transactions both on and off its e-commerce sites by enabling users to securely send and receive online payments and transfer funds via web and mobile applications. The company further expands its financial offerings through Mercado Fondo, a service that permits users to invest balances held in their Mercado Pago accounts, and Mercado Credito, which extends credit options to qualified merchants and consumers. For logistics, Mercado Envios provides a comprehensive solution, empowering sellers on its platform to utilize third-party delivery services and other logistical partners, including warehousing and fulfillment capabilities. Beyond these core services, MercadoLibre also runs Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classifieds platform for motor vehicles, real estate, and professional services. Mercado Libre Ads serves as an advertising platform, assisting major retailers and brands in promoting their products and services across the internet. Lastly, Mercado Shops offers a solution for users to establish, manage, and market their personalized online storefronts. Founded in 1999, MercadoLibre, Inc. is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Ariel Szarfsztejn