MELI vs SE
MercadoLibre, Inc. and Sea Limited, both Consumer Cyclical
MercadoLibre, Inc. is the larger company at $83B against $56B. On trailing earnings SE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 47.4 against 51.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MELI returned -16% against -20% for SE. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts MELI ahead, 8/10 against 7/10.
| Figure | MELI | SE |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $1951 | $119 |
| Market cap | $83B | $56B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 51.5 | 47.4 |
| 1-year return | -16% | -20% |
| 5-year return | +24% | -58% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
MercadoLibre, Inc.
Revenue of $8.8B in Q1 2026, net income $417M. Its largest reported line is Service, 80% of the disclosed total.
Sea Limited
Revenue of $5.9B in H2 2021, net income null.
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