Coupang LLC (CPNG)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CPNG
Coupang LLC
$15.15
-8.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $30.19B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 179% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $35.13B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -0.5%. CPNG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CPNG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CPNG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$25.39
Current Price
$15.15
$10.24 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 28.2% 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
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Currently unprofitable
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 : CPNG
The strongest argument for CPNG centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CPNG
The primary concerns for CPNG are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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
CPNG profiles as a turnaround 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
CPNG scores higher overall (51/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Coupang LLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Coupang, Inc. owns and operates e-commerce businesses through its mobile applications and Internet websites primarily in South Korea. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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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