Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (ALSN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc
$129.10
-0.71%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.73B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$381.63
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 3152% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $3.01B). ALSN leads profitability with a 20.7% profit margin vs 4.0%. ALSN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. ALSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ALSN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ALSN.
Margin of Safety
-46.5%
Fair Value
$260.51
Current Price
$381.63
$121.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 7.4%
Earnings declined 41.1%
Trading at 17.4x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALSN
The strongest argument for ALSN centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALSN
The primary concerns for ALSN are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALSN profiles as a declining stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALSN scores higher overall (62/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 20.7% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells fully automatic commercial and defense transmissions for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy duty US defense vehicles globally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Tesla's current products include electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, as well as other related products and services. In 2020, Tesla had the highest sales in the plug-in and battery electric passenger car segments, capturing 16% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market. Through its subsidiary Tesla Energy, the company develops and is a major installer of solar photovoltaic energy generation systems in the United States. Tesla Energy is also one of the largest global suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3 GWh of battery storage supplied in 2020.
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