MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) EBITDA Margin: 12.32%
Is MercadoLibre, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
MercadoLibre, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.32% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.97%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.37%–15.47%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 11.34% below its 12-month average of 13.89%.
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MELI EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
12.32%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
13.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.73%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
13.08%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
20.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
20.85%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.84%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-40.92%
MELI Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $85.02B | 12.32% | 13.89% | 13.73% | 11.97% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $83.54B | 25.63% | 28.11% | 25.54% | -3.83% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $79.74B | 23.83% | 23.09% | 23.76% | 18.50% |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $76.79B | -0.54% | 4.69% | 1.09% | -0.05% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $75.22B | 16.49% | 15.97% | 14.92% | 13.06% |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $74.96B | 9.96% | 10.79% | 12.58% | 14.41% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $66.90B | 10.76% | 12.98% | 14.24% | 14.27% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $105.15B | 17.14% | 17.21% | 17.94% | 14.96% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $57.16B | -2.45% | 2.61% | 3.73% | 5.99% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)vs › | $115.65B | 14.47% | 17.08% | 18.52% | 18.76% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
43.9%
EBITDA Margin
12.3%
Operating Margin
9.6%
Net Margin
6.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
MercadoLibre, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MercadoLibre, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 12.32%.
- Is MercadoLibre, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- MercadoLibre, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.32% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.97%, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.37%–15.47%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 13.89%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 13.73%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 11.97%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 13.08%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 20.47%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for MELI stock is 20.85%.
MercadoLibre, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.32% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.47% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.53% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | 28.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | 29.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2013-12-31 | 37.53% |
| 2012-12-31 | 40.23% |
| 2011-12-31 | 39.93% |
| 2010-12-31 | 38.94% |
| 2009-12-31 | 34.69% |
| 2008-12-31 | 30.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.87% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.24% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.44% |
| 2004-12-31 | 108.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | -48.21% |
| 2002-12-31 | -141.18% |
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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