MercadoLibre, Inc.
MELIConsumer CyclicalNASDAQInternet Retail
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) is listed under Internet Retail. The $85.96B market capitalization puts MELI squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an online commerce platform that can be accessed through mobile app or website; and Mercado Pago, a financial technology solution platform, which offers comprehensive set of financial technology services to users and other users of its e-commerce platform.
Market Cap
$85.96B
Beta
1.41
P/E (TTM)
44.85
P/E (Fwd)
28.61
EPS (TTM)
$37.81
EPS (Fwd)
$59.27
ROE
31.3%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$5.66B
Total Debt
$12.38B
Free CF
-$4.10B
52W Change
-34.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $5.66B in cash, though total debt stands at $12.38B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$4.10B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 31.3%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $10.78B (2022) to $28.89B (2025), reflecting a 168% increase over the period.
Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for MercadoLibre, Inc. and its sector.