MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) — Long-term Investment Intensity
MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 4.1% as of December 2025. Long-term investments of $1.76 Billion represent 4.1% of total assets of $42.67 Billion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check MELI cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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MercadoLibre Inc. Long-term Investment Intensity (2010–2025)
This chart shows how MercadoLibre Inc.'s Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2010 to 2025. As of December 2025, the intensity stands at 4.1%, reflecting long-term investments of $1.76 Billion against total assets of $42.67 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MercadoLibre Inc. balance sheet assets.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for MercadoLibre Inc. (2010–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for MercadoLibre Inc. from 2010 to 2025, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Read how much debt does MercadoLibre Inc. carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (USD) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.1% | $1.76 Billion | $42.67 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2024 | 4.7% | $1.19 Billion | $25.20 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2023 | 0.8% | $139.00 Million | $17.61 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2022 | 2.3% | $322.00 Million | $13.74 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2021 | 1.5% | $149.61 Million | $10.10 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 2.8% | $182.73 Million | $6.53 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2019 | 5.7% | $270.42 Million | $4.78 Billion | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2018 | 12.3% | $276.14 Million | $2.24 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 2017 | 2.1% | $34.72 Million | $1.67 Billion | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 2016 | 11.2% | $153.80 Million | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -7.4 pp |
| 2015 | 18.7% | $187.62 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2014 | 21.2% | $205.27 Million | $966.85 Million | ▲ +13.5 pp |
| 2013 | 7.7% | $45.72 Million | $592.36 Million | ▼ -10.2 pp |
| 2012 | 18.0% | $85.96 Million | $478.67 Million | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2011 | 12.3% | $43.93 Million | $355.93 Million | ▼ -16.9 pp |
| 2010 | 29.2% | $78.85 Million | $269.68 Million | — |