MELINEUTRAL

MELI EV/EBITDA Analysis

25.1x

Updated 70h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of pre-debt cash profits it would take to buy the entire business at its current market price.

Sector Performance

83th percentile

MELI

25.1x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

15.7x

Prior Period

25.0x(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

At 25.1x, investors are paying a premium relative to the sector median of 13.6x, with MELI ranking in the 83rd percentile among sector peers. Although the metric has decreased over the last eight quarters, the year-over-year change is +7.7% and the quarter-over-quarter change is +0.4%, indicating a recent uptick after a longer period of compression. The combination of a high valuation alongside a flattening trend suggests limited near-term upside if the multiple continues to stabilize, but also less immediate downside risk compared to an accelerating expansion. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the elevated level signals caution while the recent deceleration in the decline tempers bearish sentiment.

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.

Who are MELI's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: MTDR (5.0x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x), RBLX (-39.0x), LI (-47.0x).

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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.