Dana Inc (DAN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
DAN
Dana Inc
$34.70
+0.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.93B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1205% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $7.50B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 1.1%. TSLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.40. DAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
DAN
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.7%
Fair Value
$30.16
Current Price
$34.70
$4.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 2205.0% 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
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DAN
The strongest argument for DAN centers on EPS 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 : DAN
The primary concerns for DAN are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.1% 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 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DAN profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DAN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.04 — 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
DAN scores higher overall (49/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Dana Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Dana Incorporated provides energy management and energy transportation solutions for vehicles and machinery in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
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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