Buckle Inc (BKE)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
BKE
Buckle Inc
$42.27
+1.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.10B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$380.12
-1.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 7700% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $1.33B). BKE leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs 3.7%. BKE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.32. BKE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BKE
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.9%
Fair Value
$46.62
Current Price
$42.27
$4.35 premium
Margin of Safety
-44.9%
Fair Value
$260.86
Current Price
$380.12
$119.26 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 49 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.2%
Trading at 17.3x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKE
The strongest argument for BKE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 17.4%.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BKE
The primary concerns for BKE are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 345.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKE profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
BKE generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKE scores higher overall (54/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 16.6% 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.
Buckle Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual clothing, footwear and accessories for young men and women in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
Tesla Inc
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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