MercadoLibreFRA:MLB1 +2.82%80 Days Inventory is 11.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 9.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:MLB1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,154.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). MercadoLibre's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €536 Mil. MercadoLibre's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,310 Mil.
Hence, MercadoLibre's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for MercadoLibre's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MLB1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 9.09 Max: 16.67
Current: 10.51
During the past 13 years, MercadoLibre's highest Days Inventory was 16.67. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 9.09.
FRA:MLB1's Days Inventory is ranked better than 95.02% of 1084
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.125
vs FRA:MLB1: 10.51
MercadoLibre's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (9.57) to Mar. 2026 (11.35).
It might indicate that MercadoLibre's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MercadoLibre's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.04.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
MercadoLibre's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MercadoLibre's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
MercadoLibre's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
MercadoLibre Days Inventory Related Terms
MercadoLibre Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:MLB1 vs DASH, PDD, SE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (FRA:MLB1) has a Days Inventory of 11.35 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 9.09. Over the past decade, MercadoLibre's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.79 to 16.67. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #54 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is MercadoLibre's Days Inventory too high?
MercadoLibre's current Days Inventory of 11.35 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 9.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 16.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. MercadoLibre's value of 11.35 is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #54 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Days Inventory compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #54 out of 1084 companies for Days Inventory. This places MercadoLibre in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. MercadoLibre's value of 11.35 is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, MercadoLibre's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.79 to 16.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.09 vs. the industry median of 105.13, MercadoLibre has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.13, based on 1,084 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current Days Inventory of 11.35 is 89.2% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current Days Inventory is 11.35, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 9.09. 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 (FRA:MLB1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,154.07, compared to a current price of €1,559.40 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 11.35, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 9.09 and 89.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.13. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1), the current Days Inventory is 11.35 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 (FRA:MLB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1,559.40 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,154.07.
GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MLB1:
Days Inventory: 11.35 (25% above median its 10-year median of 9.09)
GF Value™: €3,154.07 vs. price of €1,559.40 (50.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#54 of 1084)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MLB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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