Carriage Services Inc (CSV)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CSV
Carriage Services Inc
$40.77
-0.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $599.50M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$298.32
+3.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 23401% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $416.49M). CSV leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. CSV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. CSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
CSV
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-76.6%
Fair Value
$25.00
Current Price
$40.77
$15.77 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$258.56
Current Price
$298.32
$39.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 0.9%
Earnings declined 37.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 13.3x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSV
The strongest argument for CSV centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.84 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 : CSV
The primary concerns for CSV are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 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 346.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSV profiles as a declining 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.
CSV generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSV scores higher overall (60/100 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.
Carriage Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Carriage Services, Inc. provides funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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