Buckle Inc (BKE)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
BKE
Buckle Inc
$42.60
+2.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.19B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$379.71
+1.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 7346% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $1.31B). BKE leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. BKE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.32. BKE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BKE
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
-12.2%
Fair Value
$46.48
Current Price
$42.60
$3.88 premium
Margin of Safety
-47.4%
Fair Value
$257.62
Current Price
$379.71
$122.09 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
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Earnings expanding 31.4% YoY
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 17.3x 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 : BKE
The strongest argument for BKE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 20.6%.
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 : BKE
The primary concerns for BKE are 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 345.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKE profiles as a mature 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
BKE scores higher overall (68/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins. 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.
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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