Nathans Famous Inc (NATH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
NATH
Nathans Famous Inc
$100.37
-0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $410.95M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$381.63
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 61934% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $157.78M). NATH leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. NATH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. NATH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
NATH
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.2%
Fair Value
$76.34
Current Price
$100.37
$24.03 premium
Margin of Safety
-46.5%
Fair Value
$260.51
Current Price
$381.63
$121.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 31.7%
Trading at 17.4x 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 : NATH
The strongest argument for NATH centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : NATH
The primary concerns for NATH are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
NATH profiles as a value 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
NATH scores higher overall (43/100 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.
Nathans Famous Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Nathan's Famous, Inc. operates in the foodservice industry. The company is headquartered in Jericho, New York.
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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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