Choice Hotels International Inc (CHH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CHH
Choice Hotels International Inc
$109.81
+0.77%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.98B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 9809% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $987.82M). CHH leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 4.0%. CHH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.42. CHH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CHH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.6%
Fair Value
$62.08
Current Price
$109.81
$47.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 252 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% revenue growth
Trading at 36.1x book value
Earnings declined 53.2%
Trading at 17.9x 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 : CHH
The strongest argument for CHH centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 27.8%.
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 : CHH
The primary concerns for CHH are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 15.35 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 385.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHH profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — 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
CHH scores higher overall (54/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 35.0% 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.
Choice Hotels International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a global hotel franchisor. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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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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