Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$615.47
-1.94%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $27.14B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 490% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $17.56B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 3.7%. CASY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.29. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CASY
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CASY.
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$260.64
Current Price
$365.44
$104.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.6x 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 : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 4.1% 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 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY 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.
CASY generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (56/100 vs 31/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. 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.
Caseys General Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Casey's General Stores, Inc., operates convenience stores under the names Casey's and Casey's General Store. The company is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa.
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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