MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2007 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 1, 2026, MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.6x, with a stock price of $1757.58 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $39.39.
The current P/E is 86% below its 5-year average of 317.0x. Over the past five years, MELI's P/E has ranged from a low of 45.1x to a high of 1984.3x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 18.8x, MELI trades at a 138% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 304 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 189.6x.
Relative to the broader market, MELI commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. General Online Marketplaces peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BABAAlibaba Group Holding Limited | $2.7T | 18.4 | - | +71% |
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc. | $2.3T | 29.3 | 1.05 | +30% |
PDDPDD Holdings Inc. | $578B | 9.4 | - | +85% |
MELIMercadoLibre, Inc. | $89B | 44.6 | - | +5% |
EBAYeBay Inc. | $41B | 20.9 | - | +10% |
JDJD.com, Inc. | $8B | 6.8Lowest | 0.25Best | +77% |
SESea Limited | $5B | 148.6 | - | +192%Best |
CPNGCoupang, Inc. | $3B | 173.5 | - | +30% |
HOURHour Loop, Inc. | $67M | 102.1 | - | +127% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $2014.26 | $39.39 | 51.1x | -65% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $2336.94 | $40.96 | 57.1x | -61% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $2613.63 | $40.49 | 64.6x | -56% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $1950.87 | $40.64 | 48.0x | -67% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $1700.44 | $37.69 | 45.1x | -69% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $2051.96 | $28.34 | 72.4x | -51% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $1643.40 | $27.66 | 59.4x | -60% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $1511.96 | $22.31 | 67.8x | -54% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $1571.54 | $19.44 | 80.8x | -45% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $1267.88 | $19.41 | 65.3x | -56% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $1184.60 | $14.77 | 80.2x | -45% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $1318.06 | $12.09 | 109.0x | -26% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 146.9x
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Is MELI stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELI trades at 44.6x P/E, below its 5-year average of 317.0x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does MELI's valuation compare to peers?
MercadoLibre, Inc. P/E of 44.6x compares to sector median of 18.8x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is MELI's PEG ratio?
MELI PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2007-2025.