Carvana Co (CVNA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CVNA
Carvana Co
$59.52
-6.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $70.81B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$382.70
-1.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 314% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $25.06B). CVNA leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs 3.7%. CVNA trades at a lower P/E of 33.8x. CVNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CVNA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.5%
Fair Value
$46.67
Current Price
$59.52
$12.85 premium
Margin of Safety
-44.7%
Fair Value
$261.13
Current Price
$382.70
$121.57 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Revenue surging 52.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Trading at 10.6x book value
6.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 17.4x 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 : CVNA
The strongest argument for CVNA centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.4% 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 : CVNA
The primary concerns for CVNA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 349.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVNA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CVNA carries more volatility with a beta of 3.55 — expect wider price swings.
CVNA is growing revenue faster at 52.4% — sustainability is the question.
CVNA generates stronger free cash flow (187M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CVNA scores higher overall (60/100 vs 31/100) and 52.4% 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.
Carvana Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Carvana Co., operates an e-commerce platform to buy and sell used cars in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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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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