MercadoLibre (LIM:MELI) Other Operating Expense: $4,318 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LIM:MELI MercadoLibre Inc LIM:MELI
76 GF Score
Price $1,845.00
GF Value $3,448.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MercadoLibre Other Operating Expense?

MercadoLibre LIM:MELI 76 Other Operating Expense is $4,318 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:MELI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $3,448.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

MercadoLibre's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,276 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,318 Mil.

MercadoLibre's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($983 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,244 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($1,244 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($1,276 Mil).

MercadoLibre's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($1,050 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,858 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,858 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,091 Mil).


MercadoLibre Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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MercadoLibre Quarterly Data
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LIM:MELI
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MercadoLibre Inc LIM:MELI
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MercadoLibre Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense 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 $4,318 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of $4,318 Mil mean?
MercadoLibre (LIM:MELI) has a Other Operating Expense of $4,318 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors.
Is MercadoLibre's Other Operating Expense too high?
MercadoLibre's current Other Operating Expense is $4,318 Mil. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Other Operating Expense compare to DASH and PDD?
MercadoLibre's Other Operating Expense of $4,318 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. MercadoLibre's current Other Operating Expense is $4,318 Mil. 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 (LIM:MELI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3,448.48, compared to a current price of $1,845.00 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $4,318 Mil. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (LIM:MELI), the current Other Operating Expense is $4,318 Mil 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 (LIM:MELI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,845.00 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3,448.48. GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MELI:

  • Other Operating Expense: $4,318 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3,448.48 vs. price of $1,845.00 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:MELI 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.
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