MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 62
Quality 63
Growth 68
Balance sheet 35
Cash quality 68
Capital allocation 38
Momentum 36

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

2.88 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.65 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is MercadoLibre Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 62, quality 63, growth 68, balance sheet 35, cash quality 68, capital allocation 38, momentum 36. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is MercadoLibre Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

2.88, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is MercadoLibre Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does MercadoLibre Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.65 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.