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MercadoLibreFRA:MLB1 +0.27%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 34.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:MLB1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,307.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks better than 86.69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, MercadoLibre's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 43.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 66.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 46.90% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of MercadoLibre was 239.50% per year. The lowest was -50.60% per year. And the median was 34.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
MercadoLibre 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:MLB1 vs DASH, PDD, SE: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.20% mean?
MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for MercadoLibre and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 34.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #121 out of 909 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is MercadoLibre's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
MercadoLibre's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.20% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 34.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. MercadoLibre's value of 43.20% is 747.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #121 out of 909 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 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #121 out of 909 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places MercadoLibre in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. MercadoLibre's value of 43.20% is 747.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.00 vs. the industry median of 5.10, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.20% is 747.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.20%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 34.00. 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 €3,307.48, compared to a current price of €1,700.00 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.20%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 34.00 and 747.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.20% as of Jun. 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 €1,700.00 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,307.48.
GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MLB1:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 43.20% (27% above median its 10-year median of 34.00)
GF Value™: €3,307.48 vs. price of €1,700.00 (48.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 747.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#121 of 909)
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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