AMZN vs MELI
Amazon and MercadoLibre, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
Amazon is the larger company at $2.6T against $82B. On trailing earnings AMZN is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 20.7 against 50.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AMZN returned +11% against -19% for MELI.
| Figure | AMZN | MELI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $257 | $1926 |
| Market cap | $2.6T | $82B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 20.7 | 50.8 |
| 1-year return | +11% | -19% |
| 5-year return | +55% | +2.1% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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.
Amazon
Revenue of $201B in Q2 2026, net income $63B. Its largest reported line is Online Stores, 35% of the disclosed total.
MercadoLibre, Inc.
Revenue of $8.8B in Q1 2026, net income $417M. Its largest reported line is Service, 80% of the disclosed total.
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