Net Savings Link (OTCMKTS:NSAV) versus MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) Financial Survey

Net Savings Link (OTCMKTS:NSAV) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Net Savings Link and MercadoLibre’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Net Savings Link	N/A	N/A	N/A
MercadoLibre	8.03%	45.61%	7.94%

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Net Savings Link and MercadoLibre, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Net Savings Link	0	0	0	0	N/A
MercadoLibre	0	1	11	1	3.00

MercadoLibre has a consensus target price of $2,067.92, indicating a potential upside of 0.30%. Given MercadoLibre’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MercadoLibre is more favorable than Net Savings Link.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Net Savings Link shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Net Savings Link has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its share price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its share price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Net Savings Link and MercadoLibre’s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Net Savings Link	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MercadoLibre	$17.11 billion	6.11	$987.00 million	$22.35	92.24

MercadoLibre has higher revenue and earnings than Net Savings Link.

Summary

MercadoLibre beats Net Savings Link on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Net Savings Link

Net Savings Link, Inc. operates as a cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset technology company. It holds interests in Cryptocurrency Trading Platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and offers a range of trading services, such as portfolio management and price search function. This platform supports various cryptocurrency exchanges. The company is based in London, the United Kingdom.

About MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in the United States. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases digitally; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.