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MercadoLibreMELI -0.68%85 Forward PE Ratio is 47.45 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates MELI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3,655.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.
MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio for today is 47.45.
MercadoLibre (NAS:MELI) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
MercadoLibre Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
MercadoLibre Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
MercadoLibre Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
33.90
41.84
90.91
526.32
208.33
153.85
60.98
45.45
38.14
33.15
MercadoLibre Quarterly Data
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2023-12
2024-03
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2024-12
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2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
33.90
32.15
48.54
52.08
41.84
50.25
45.66
52.91
90.91
147.06
714.29
243.90
526.32
625.00
322.58
111.11
204.08
208.33
256.41
3,333.33
232.56
153.85
161.29
99.01
72.99
60.98
94.34
66.23
42.74
45.45
47.17
49.75
46.08
38.14
43.20
51.63
37.28
33.15
29.74
MELI vs DASH, PDD, SE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
MercadoLibre (MELI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 47.45 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #460 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio too high?
MercadoLibre's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.24. MercadoLibre's value of 47.45 is 211.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #460 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Forward PE Ratio compare to DASH and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #460 out of 506 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places MercadoLibre in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.24. MercadoLibre's value of 47.45 is 211.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.24, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current Forward PE Ratio of 47.45 is 211.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.45. 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 (MELI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3,655.12, compared to a current price of $1,873.00 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 47.45 and 211.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.24. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (MELI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 47.45 as of Jul. 31, 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 (MELI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,873.00 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3,655.12.
GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MELI:
Forward PE Ratio: 47.45
GF Value™: $3,655.12 vs. price of $1,873.00 (48.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#460 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MELI 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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