Ball Corporation (BALL)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
BALL
Ball Corporation
$60.29
-1.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.05B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$381.63
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 644% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $13.16B). BALL leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. BALL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. BALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BALL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.2%
Fair Value
$95.14
Current Price
$60.29
$34.85 discount
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
Earnings expanding 81.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.2% revenue growth
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
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
6.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : BALL
The strongest argument for BALL centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.31 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 : BALL
The primary concerns for BALL are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
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
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
BALL is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BALL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 33/100) and 16.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Ball Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products to the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
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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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