Ford Motor Company (F)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
F
Ford Motor Company
$11.88
-1.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $48.45B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$390.82
+2.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 94% more annual revenue ($189.86B vs $97.88B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -3.2%. TSLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.13. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+36.1%
Fair Value
$22.11
Current Price
$11.88
$10.23 discount
Margin of Safety
-49.8%
Fair Value
$260.82
Current Price
$390.82
$130.00 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% 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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -14.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 17.8x 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 : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, 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 : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 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 343.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — 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
F scores higher overall (53/100 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.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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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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