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How to buy MercadoLibre stock

Learn how to easily invest in MercadoLibre stock.

MercadoLibre is an internet retail business based in the US. MercadoLibre shares (MELI) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars. MercadoLibre employs 40,548 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $10.5 billion.

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MercadoLibre stock price (NASDAQ: MELI)

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MercadoLibre shares at a glance

Information last updated 2023-03-16.
Latest market close$1,201.15
52-week range$600.68 - $1,275.82
50-day moving average $1,118.88
200-day moving average $917.67
Wall St. target price$1,406.05
PE ratio 121.2646
Dividend yield $0 (0%)
Earnings per share (TTM) $9.75

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Is it a good time to buy MercadoLibre stock?

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MercadoLibre price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $1201.15 from 2023-03-17

1 week (2023-03-13) 3.34%
1 month (2023-02-17) 9.11%
3 months (2022-12-20) 37.13%
6 months (2022-09-20) 32.62%
1 year (2022-03-16) N/A
2 years (2021-03-19) -17.10%
3 years (2020-03-20) 165.22%
5 years (2018-03-20) 229.33%

Is MercadoLibre stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing MercadoLibre stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of MercadoLibre's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

MercadoLibre financials

Revenue TTM $10.5 billion
Operating margin TTM 9.93%
Gross profit TTM $6 billion
Return on assets TTM 5.49%
Return on equity TTM 28.71%
Profit margin 4.57%
Book value $36.35
Market capitalisation $59.4 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

MercadoLibre share dividends

We're not expecting MercadoLibre to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

MercadoLibre share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, MercadoLibre's shares have ranged in value from as little as $600.68 up to $1275.8199. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

MELI.US volatility(beta: 1.59)Avg. volatility(beta: 1.00)LowHigh

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while MercadoLibre's is 1.5854. This would suggest that MercadoLibre's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

MercadoLibre overview

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. .

Frequently asked questions

What percentage of MercadoLibre is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 7.846% of MercadoLibre shares are held by insiders and 85.996% by institutions.
How many people work for MercadoLibre?
Latest data suggests 40,548 work at MercadoLibre.
When does the fiscal year end for MercadoLibre?
MercadoLibre's fiscal year ends in December.
Where is MercadoLibre based?
MercadoLibre's address is: WTC Free Zone, Montevideo, Uruguay, 11300
What is MercadoLibre's ISIN number?
MercadoLibre's international securities identification number is: US58733R1023
What is MercadoLibre's CUSIP number?
MercadoLibre's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 58733R102

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