MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) Return on Equity (ROE): 26.37%
Is MercadoLibre, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
MercadoLibre, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 26.37% is 15% above its 5-year average of 22.90%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.06%–43.92%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 28.25% below its 12-month average of 36.76%.
MELI Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MELI Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MELI Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
MELI Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
26.37%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
36.76%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
33.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
22.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
16.86%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
21.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
18.77%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-28.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-20.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+56.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+23.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+40.45%
MELI Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $80.59B | 26.37% | 36.76% | 33.01% | 22.90% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $78.75B | -27.04% | -34.11% | -57.61% | -38.73% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $78.51B | 32.96% | 31.05% | 38.71% | -1.75% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $77.03B | 36.73% | 36.31% | 36.59% | 31.90% |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $73.49B | 4.05% | 6.97% | 11.09% | 12.56% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $66.42B | 15.97% | 31.93% | 34.91% | 36.00% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $58.08B | -16.30% | -4.83% | -1.02% | 4.79% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $106.15B | -68.97% | -74.17% | -46.32% | -28.27% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $50.80B | 12.54% | 8.96% | -2.17% | -14.03% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $48.22B | 46.24% | 41.15% | 25.23% | 66.54% |
Return Analysis
ROE
26.4%
ROA
4.1%
MercadoLibre, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MercadoLibre, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 26.37%.
- Is MercadoLibre, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- MercadoLibre, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 26.37% is 15% above its 5-year average of 22.90%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.06%–43.92%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 36.76%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 33.01%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 22.90%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 16.86%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 21.42%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for MELI stock is 18.77%.
MercadoLibre, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 29.59% |
| 2024-12-31 | 43.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | 32.14% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | -0.06% |
| 2019-12-31 | -8.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | -10.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | 31.80% |
| 2015-12-31 | 31.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | 20.40% |
| 2013-12-31 | 34.21% |
| 2012-12-31 | 34.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | 35.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 32.63% |
| 2009-12-31 | 29.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.57% |
| 2006-12-31 | -2.63% |
| 2005-12-31 | -5.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.79% |
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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