MercadoLibre (BSP:MELI34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.59 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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BSP:MELI34 MercadoLibre Inc BSP:MELI34
75 GF Score
Price R$80.21
GF Value R$153.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

MercadoLibre BSP:MELI34 +1.70% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.59 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 21.83. GuruFocus rates BSP:MELI34 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R$153.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks worse than 97.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), MercadoLibre's current share price is R$80.21. MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$9.34. MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 8.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MELI34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11   Med: 21.83   Max: 72.56
Current: 8.63

During the past years, MercadoLibre's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 72.56. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 21.83.

BSP:MELI34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.35% of 793 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs BSP:MELI34: 8.63

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MercadoLibre's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$7.603. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$9.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MercadoLibre  (BSP:MELI34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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 PS Ratio 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 12.90 15.80 12.93 10.23 7.94

BSP:MELI34 vs DASH, PDD, SE: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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MercadoLibre Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=80.21/9.34
=8.59

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.603/330.2130*330.2130
=7.603

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MercadoLibre Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.129 241.018 0.177
201609 0.142 241.428 0.194
201612 0.162 241.432 0.222
201703 0.159 243.801 0.215
201706 0.177 244.955 0.239
201709 0.180 246.819 0.241
201712 0.223 246.524 0.299
201803 0.199 249.554 0.263
201806 0.239 251.989 0.313
201809 0.273 252.439 0.357
201812 0.306 251.233 0.402
201903 0.330 254.202 0.429
201906 0.355 256.143 0.458
201909 0.416 256.759 0.535
201912 0.464 256.974 0.596
202003 0.534 258.115 0.683
202006 0.764 257.797 0.979
202009 1.010 260.280 1.281
202012 1.143 260.474 1.449
202103 1.298 264.877 1.618
202106 1.432 271.696 1.740
202109 1.648 274.310 1.984
202112 2.010 278.802 2.381
202203 1.849 287.504 2.124
202206 2.169 296.311 2.417
202209 2.291 296.808 2.549
202212 2.766 296.797 3.077
202303 2.699 301.836 2.953
202306 2.835 305.109 3.068
202309 3.219 307.789 3.454
202312 3.396 306.746 3.656
202403 3.547 312.332 3.750
202406 4.491 314.175 4.720
202409 4.835 315.301 5.064
202412 6.076 315.605 6.357
202503 5.617 319.799 5.800
202506 6.190 322.561 6.337
202509 6.531 324.800 6.640
202512 7.855 324.054 8.004
202603 7.603 330.213 7.603

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.59 mean?
MercadoLibre (BSP:MELI34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.59 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 21.83. Over the past decade, MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.11 to 72.56. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #772 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
MercadoLibre's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.59 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 21.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 72.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. MercadoLibre's value of 8.59 is 1653.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #772 out of 793 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #772 out of 793 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places MercadoLibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. MercadoLibre's value of 8.59 is 1653.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MercadoLibre's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 7.11 to 72.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.83 vs. the industry median of 0.49, MercadoLibre has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.49, based on 793 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 8.59 is 1653.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.59, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 21.83. 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 (BSP:MELI34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$153.27, compared to a current price of R$80.21 — trading 47.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.59, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 21.83 and 1653.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.49. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (BSP:MELI34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 8.59 as of Aug. 04, 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 (BSP:MELI34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$80.21 is trading 47.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$153.27. GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MELI34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 8.59 (61% below median its 10-year median of 21.83)
  • GF Value™: R$153.27 vs. price of R$80.21 (47.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1653.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#772 of 793)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MELI34 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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