MercadoLibre [MELI] vs Coupang [CPNG] Detailed Stock Comparison
MercadoLibre
NASDAQ
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Coupang
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: MercadoLibre wins in 13 metrics, Coupang wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. MercadoLibre appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | MercadoLibre | Coupang | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 60.98 | 160.95 | MercadoLibre |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 22.20 | 12.50 | Coupang |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 157.71 | 97.74 | Coupang |
| PEG Ratio | -37.59 | -1.07 | MercadoLibre |
| EV/EBITDA | 36.17 | 44.15 | MercadoLibre |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.52% | 1.13% | MercadoLibre |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.15% | 2.22% | MercadoLibre |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.15% | 2.22% | MercadoLibre |
| Return on Equity | 43.83% | 7.88% | MercadoLibre |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.00% | 3.02% | MercadoLibre |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.06B | $1.01B | MercadoLibre |
| 1-Year Return | 19.23% | 30.95% | Coupang |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.26 | 1.82 | Coupang |
| Enterprise Value | $131.84B | $56.47B | MercadoLibre |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.47 | 1.75 | Coupang |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 45.57% | 30.04% | MercadoLibre |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $475 | $18 | MercadoLibre |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $41.02 | $0.20 | MercadoLibre |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.49 | 1.16 | Coupang |
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MercadoLibre vs Coupang Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre | -6.57% | -6.31% | -1.80% | -10.59% | 19.79% | 32.40% |
| Coupang | -1.92% | -0.12% | 13.34% | 7.48% | 46.83% | 44.46% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre | 19.23% | 164.96% | 94.77% | 2,385.31% | 3,473.30% | 8,099.79% |
| Coupang | 30.95% | 64.62% | -33.57% | -33.57% | -33.57% | -33.57% |
News Based Sentiment: MercadoLibre vs Coupang
MercadoLibre
News based Sentiment: MIXED
September brought significant strategic changes for MercadoLibre, including a CEO transition and a major push into the B2B e-commerce market, alongside continued logistical investments. While these moves signal ambition and potential for growth, they also introduce a degree of uncertainty, resulting in a mixed investment narrative.
Coupang
News based Sentiment: MIXED
September presented a mixed bag for Coupang, with positive developments like margin improvements, a key partnership with Lemme, and continued institutional investment offset by significant insider selling. While the long-term growth projections remain attractive, the insider activity introduces a note of caution, making it a month of moderate, but complex, significance.
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: MercadoLibre vs Coupang
| Metric | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $126.81B | $59.85B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 337,450 | 20,229,280 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 351,883 | 14,864,727 |
| Last Close | $2,336.94 | $32.20 |
| 52 Week Range | $1,646.00 - $2,645.22 | $19.02 - $34.08 |
| % from 52W High | -11.65% | -5.50% |
| All-Time High | $2,645.22 (Jul 01, 2025) | $69.00 (Mar 08, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.65% | -53.33% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.34% | 0.16% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.02% | 0.16% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.44% | 0.08% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 157.71 | 97.74 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $112.69 | $2.58 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $78.56 | $3.73 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $8.47B | $1.91B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-3,821,750,016 | $1.11B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: MercadoLibre vs Coupang
| Metric | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 60.98 | 160.95 |
| Forward P/E | 51.70 | 68.49 |
| PEG Ratio | -37.59 | -1.07 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.26 | 1.82 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 22.20 | 12.50 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $126.81B | $59.85B |
| Enterprise Value | $131.84B | $56.47B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.47 | 1.75 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 36.17 | 44.15 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.49 | 1.16 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $112.69 | $2.58 |
Financial Statements Comparison: MercadoLibre vs Coupang
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $5.94B | $7.91B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.16B | $5.59B |
| Gross Profit | $2.77B | $2.32B |
| Research & Development | $551.00M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $763.00M | $154.00M |
| EBITDA | $972.00M | $361.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $706.00M | $216.00M |
| Income Tax | $212.00M | $102.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $494.00M | $114.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.98B | $6.11B |
| Total Current Assets | $21.74B | $9.21B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $18.07B | $7.91B |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.87B | $3.08B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $5.00B | $4.40B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.31B | $-4.12B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.28B | $5.27B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.00M | $447.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-272.00M | $-238.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $759.00M | $115.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-8.47B | $-267.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 855,124 | 17.07M |
| Short Ratio | 2.36 | 1.37 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 337,450 | 20,229,280 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 351,883 | 14,864,727 |
| Shares Outstanding | 50.70M | 1.80B |
| Float Shares | 47.02M | 1.37B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.85% | 0.84% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: MercadoLibre vs Coupang
| Metric | MELI | CPNG |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |