MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) Gross Margin: 43.86%
Is MercadoLibre, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
MercadoLibre, Inc.'s gross margin of 43.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.76%, near the low end of its 5-year range (42.51%–50.24%).
The gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) is 43.86% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.17% (45.30%).
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MELI Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
43.86%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
45.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
47.26%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
45.76%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
50.97%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
58.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
63.12%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-30.51%
MELI Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 43.86% | 45.30% | 47.26% | 45.76% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 44.29% | 34.28% | 31.98% | 28.34% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 82.91% | 83.02% | 82.75% | 80.97% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 28.33% | 27.87% | 27.12% | 26.25% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 6.10% | 14.13% | 16.20% | 16.89% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 40.81% | 43.64% | 44.20% | 44.17% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $101.90B | 21.38% | 20.83% | 21.30% | 19.87% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 9.18% | 12.41% | 13.63% | 13.75% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $50.49B | 44.27% | 43.75% | 43.45% | 40.63% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $112.74B | 20.36% | 25.49% | 26.08% | 25.78% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
43.9%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
MercadoLibre, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MercadoLibre, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The gross margin for MELI stock is 43.86%.
- Is MercadoLibre, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- MercadoLibre, Inc.'s gross margin of 43.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.76%, near the low end of its 5-year range (42.51%–50.24%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The TTM average gross margin for MELI stock is 45.30%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for MELI stock is 47.26%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for MELI stock is 45.76%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for MELI stock is 50.97%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for MELI stock is 58.30%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for MELI stock is 63.12%.
MercadoLibre, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 44.50% |
| 2024-12-31 | 46.09% |
| 2023-12-31 | 50.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | 48.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | 42.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | 43.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 48.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 48.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | 59.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 63.58% |
| 2015-12-31 | 67.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 71.43% |
| 2013-12-31 | 72.48% |
| 2012-12-31 | 73.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | 75.90% |
| 2010-12-31 | 78.52% |
| 2009-12-31 | 79.20% |
| 2008-12-31 | 79.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | 78.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | 76.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | 78.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | 80.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | 80.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | 58.82% |
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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