Aptiv PLC (APTV)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
APTV
Aptiv PLC
$68.60
-5.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.40B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.54T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 374% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $20.66B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 1.8%. APTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. APTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
APTV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.1%
Fair Value
$108.86
Current Price
$68.60
$40.26 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.3%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APTV
The strongest argument for APTV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 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 : APTV
The primary concerns for APTV are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 370.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APTV profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — 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
APTV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Aptiv PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Aptiv plc is an auto parts company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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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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