MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) Total Operating Expense: €9,369 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:MLB1 MercadoLibre Inc FRA:MLB1
80 GF Score
Price €1,589.60
GF Value €3,154.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MercadoLibre Total Operating Expense?

MercadoLibre FRA:MLB1 +1.94% 80 Total Operating Expense is €9,369 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MLB1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,154.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,812 Mil. MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,369 Mil.

MercadoLibre Total Operating Expense Related Terms

MercadoLibre Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

MercadoLibre Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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MercadoLibre Quarterly Data
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MercadoLibre Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9,369 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 Total Operating Expense of €9,369 Mil mean?
MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1) has a Total Operating Expense of €9,369 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors.
Is MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense too high?
MercadoLibre's current Total Operating Expense is €9,369 Mil. Overall, MercadoLibre has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense compare to DASH and PDD?
MercadoLibre's Total Operating Expense of €9,369 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 Total Operating Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on MercadoLibre and its competitors. MercadoLibre's current Total Operating Expense is €9,369 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 (FRA:MLB1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,154.07, compared to a current price of €1,589.60 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €9,369 Mil. MercadoLibre's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MercadoLibre (FRA:MLB1), the current Total Operating Expense is €9,369 Mil 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 (FRA:MLB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MercadoLibre stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1,589.60 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,154.07. GuruFocus considers MercadoLibre to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MLB1:

  • Total Operating Expense: €9,369 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3,154.07 vs. price of €1,589.60 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
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