MercadoLibreMEX:MELIN -3.44%71 OCF Margin % is 23.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 24.90. GuruFocus rates MEX:MELIN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN62,504.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, MercadoLibre ranks better than 98.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MELIN'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.65 Med: 24.9 Max: 41.93
Current: 41.47
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of MercadoLibre was 41.93%. The lowest was 13.65%. And the median was 24.90%.
MEX:MELIN's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.04% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 5.545
vs MEX:MELIN: 41.47
MercadoLibre OCF Margin % Related Terms
MercadoLibre OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % 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.
MEX:MELIN vs DASH, SE, PDD: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, MercadoLibre's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % 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 (MEX:MELIN) has a OCF Margin % of 23.46% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.90. Over the past decade, MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 41.93. According to the industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #22 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % too high?
MercadoLibre's current OCF Margin % of 23.46% is near median its 10-year median of 24.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.65 to a high of 41.93. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Margin % is 5.55. MercadoLibre's value of 23.46% is 323.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #22 out of 1124 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 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's OCF Margin % compare to DASH and SE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, MercadoLibre ranks #22 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This places MercadoLibre in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.55. MercadoLibre's value of 23.46% is 323.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MercadoLibre's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 41.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.90 vs. the industry median of 5.55, 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.55, based on 1,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MercadoLibre's current OCF Margin % of 23.46% is 323.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MercadoLibre's current OCF Margin % is 23.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.90. 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 (MEX:MELIN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN62,504.41, compared to a current price of MXN28,406.70 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 23.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.90 and 323.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.55. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (MEX:MELIN), the current OCF Margin % is 23.46% 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 (MEX:MELIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN28,406.70 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN62,504.41.
GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MELIN:
OCF Margin %: 23.46% (near median its 10-year median of 24.90)
GF Value™: MXN62,504.41 vs. price of MXN28,406.70 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#22 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MELIN 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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