MELI (MercadoLibre) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $60.39 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MELI MercadoLibre Inc MELI
85 GF Score
Price $1,857.42
GF Value $3,608.39
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

MercadoLibre MELI +0.77% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $60.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MELI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3,608.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

MercadoLibre's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.584. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $60.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, MercadoLibre's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 68.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 73.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 67.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 41.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of MercadoLibre was 80.30% per year. The lowest was 12.50% per year. And the median was 30.80% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), MercadoLibre's current stock price is $1857.42. MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $60.39. MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 30.76.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of MercadoLibre was 429.58. The lowest was 25.61. And the median was 115.12.


MercadoLibre  (NAS:MELI) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=1857.42/60.39
=30.76

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of MercadoLibre was 429.58. The lowest was 25.61. And the median was 115.12.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.80 10.66 19.92 33.98 55.68

MercadoLibre Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.84 41.21 46.62 55.68 60.39

MELI vs DASH, PDD, SE: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, MercadoLibre's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=35.584/330.2130*330.2130
=35.584

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MercadoLibre Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.781 241.018 1.070
201609 1.783 241.428 2.439
201612 0.609 241.432 0.833
201703 2.083 243.801 2.821
201706 2.260 244.955 3.047
201709 -0.034 246.819 -0.045
201712 0.088 246.524 0.118
201803 -1.360 249.554 -1.800
201806 2.727 251.989 3.574
201809 1.479 252.439 1.935
201812 0.151 251.233 0.198
201903 2.292 254.202 2.977
201906 -0.221 256.143 -0.285
201909 3.571 256.759 4.593
201912 0.848 256.974 1.090
202003 -2.634 258.115 -3.370
202006 12.084 257.797 15.478
202009 5.960 260.280 7.561
202012 3.390 260.474 4.298
202103 -7.740 264.877 -9.649
202106 2.047 271.696 2.488
202109 1.895 274.310 2.281
202112 10.936 278.802 12.953
202203 -7.340 287.504 -8.430
202206 16.023 296.311 17.856
202209 12.043 296.808 13.398
202212 27.889 296.797 31.029
202303 15.029 301.836 16.442
202306 25.375 305.109 27.463
202309 16.232 307.789 17.415
202312 32.974 306.746 35.497
202403 26.905 312.332 28.445
202406 33.493 314.175 35.203
202409 27.161 315.301 28.446
202412 51.660 315.605 54.051
202503 14.971 319.799 15.459
202506 51.877 322.561 53.108
202509 51.325 324.800 52.180
202512 94.325 324.054 96.118
202603 35.584 330.213 35.584

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $60.39 mean?
MercadoLibre (MELI) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $60.39 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors.
Is MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
MercadoLibre's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $60.39. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to DASH and PDD?
MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $60.39 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. MercadoLibre's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $60.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MercadoLibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre (MELI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3,608.39, compared to a current price of $1,857.42 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $60.39. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (MELI), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $60.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MercadoLibre (MELI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,857.42 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3,608.39. GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MELI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $60.39
  • GF Value™: $3,608.39 vs. price of $1,857.42 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MELI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MercadoLibre Business Description

Address WTC Free Zone, Dr Luis Bonavita 1294, Of. 1733, Tower II, Montevideo, URY, 11300
MercadoLibre is the largest e-commerce marketplace in Latin America, with more than 120 million unique active buyers and 1 million active sellers at the end of 2025. The company is roughly split between its e-commerce business, which includes its fulfillment and advertising services, and its fintech segment, which comprises its rapidly expanding payment and digital wallet platform (Mercado Pago) and its lending business (Mercado Credito). While the company operates in 18 countries, its primary markets are Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, which account for more than 95% of its revenue.
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