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MercadoLibreFRA:MLB1 +0.67%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 45.06. 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 950 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks worse than 87.16% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MercadoLibre's enterprise value is €86,735 Mil.
MercadoLibre's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,015 Mil. Therefore, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MLB1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -483.22 Med: 45.06 Max: 3404.65
Current: 26.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MercadoLibre was 3404.65. The lowest was -483.22. And the median was 45.06.
FRA:MLB1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.16% of 950
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.015
vs FRA:MLB1: 26.29
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
MercadoLibre's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
MercadoLibre's share price for today is €1559.80.
MercadoLibre's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €31.605.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
MercadoLibre's current Enterprise Value is €86,735 Mil.
MercadoLibre's EBITDA 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 €3,015 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 (FRA:MLB1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MercadoLibre. This is 36% below median its historical median of 45.06. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #828 out of 950 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is MercadoLibre's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.77 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 45.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. MercadoLibre's value of 28.77 is 219.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #828 out of 950 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-EBITDA compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #828 out of 950 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MercadoLibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. MercadoLibre's value of 28.77 is 219.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 45.06 vs. the industry median of 9.02, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.02, based on 950 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.77 is 219.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MercadoLibre. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.77, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 45.06. 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-EBITDA is 28.77, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 45.06 and 219.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.02. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.77 as of Aug. 10, 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-EBITDA: 28.77 (36% below median its 10-year median of 45.06)
GF Value™: €3,212.40 vs. price of €1,559.80 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#828 of 950)
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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