Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$670.02
-3.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $25.47B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$407.46
-0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 455% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $18.67B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 3.7%. CASY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.70. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
CASY
Buy60
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
-42.3%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$407.46
$145.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 27.7% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.5x book value
ROE of 3.6% — 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 Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.3% 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 328.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 31/100) and 24.3% 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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