MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) EV-to-EBIT: 35.83 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:MLB1 MercadoLibre Inc FRA:MLB1
81 GF Score
Price €1,559.80
GF Value €3,212.40
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MercadoLibre EV-to-EBIT?

MercadoLibre FRA:MLB1 +0.67% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 35.83 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 48.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:MLB1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,212.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks worse than 85.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MercadoLibre's Enterprise Value is €86,735 Mil. MercadoLibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,421 Mil. Therefore, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT for today is 35.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MLB1' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2476.12   Med: 48.82   Max: 2756.73
Current: 35.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MercadoLibre was 2756.73. The lowest was -2476.12. And the median was 48.82.

FRA:MLB1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
85.99% of 878 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.43 vs FRA:MLB1: 35.48

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MercadoLibre's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €82,684 Mil. MercadoLibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,421 Mil. MercadoLibre's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.93%.


MercadoLibre  (FRA:MLB1) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

MercadoLibre's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2420.812/82683.964
=2.93 %

MercadoLibre's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €82,684 Mil.
MercadoLibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,421 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MercadoLibre EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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MercadoLibre Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 47.95 41.72 35.97 32.59 33.26

FRA:MLB1 vs DASH, PDD, SE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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MercadoLibre EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=86735.318/2420.812
=35.83

MercadoLibre's current Enterprise Value is €86,735 Mil.
MercadoLibre's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,421 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 35.83 mean?
MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 35.83 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 48.82. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #755 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.83 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 48.82. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.43. MercadoLibre's value of 35.83 is 166.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #755 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBIT compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #755 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MercadoLibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.43. MercadoLibre's value of 35.83 is 166.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 48.82 vs. the industry median of 13.43, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.43, based on 878 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.83 is 166.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBIT is 35.83, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 48.82. 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 €3,212.40, compared to a current price of €1,559.80 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 35.83, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 48.82 and 166.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.43. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 35.83 as of Aug. 09, 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 €1,559.80 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,212.40. GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MLB1:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 35.83 (27% below median its 10-year median of 48.82)
  • GF Value™: €3,212.40 vs. price of €1,559.80 (51.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#755 of 878)

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 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.
81GF Score

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€1,559.80
Price
€3,212.40
GF Value