MELI EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 395h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
EV/EBITDA compares a company's total value (enterprise value) to its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so 25.9x means investors pay 25.9 times those earnings.
Sector Performance
87th percentileMELI
27.3x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
25.9x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
EV/EBITDA compares a company's total value (enterprise value) to its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so 25.9x means investors pay 25.9 times those earnings.
That is well above the sector median of 13.5x, placing MELI in the 84th percentile among peers. The metric has been stable over the last 8 quarters, with a year-over-year increase of 3.2% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.9%. A high multiple with a stable trend suggests the market already prices in strong expectations, leaving limited room for upside unless earnings accelerate. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the elevated valuation offsets any positive momentum from stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about MELI?
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?
EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.
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The Formula
Enterprise Value / EBITDA
Why It Matters
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
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27.3x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
How MELI's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.
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