PHINIA Inc. (PHIN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
PHIN
PHINIA Inc.
$78.36
+3.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.81B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$398.73
+2.40%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.47T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2646% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $3.56B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.5%. PHIN trades at a lower P/E of 20.7x. PHIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
PHIN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.6%
Fair Value
$130.82
Current Price
$78.36
$52.46 discount
Margin of Safety
-52.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$398.73
$137.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
3.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 18.0%
Trading at 18.2x 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 : PHIN
The strongest argument for PHIN centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PHIN
The primary concerns for PHIN are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 3.5% 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 358.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PHIN 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
PHIN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 33/100) and 10.3% revenue growth. 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.
PHINIA Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
PHINIA Inc. develops and manufactures gasoline and diesel fuel injection components and systems. The company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, 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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