McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$278.04
-0.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $182.66B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$343.69
+4.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 274% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $27.70B). MCD leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 3.1%. MCD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MCD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-65.0%
Fair Value
$156.42
Current Price
$278.04
$121.62 premium
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$343.69
$82.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.7% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.2x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 46.5%.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (53/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins. 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.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Visit Website →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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