Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
PLNT
Planet Fitness Inc
$50.68
-1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.05B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 7503% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $1.29B). PLNT leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 4.0%. PLNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. PLNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
PLNT
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PLNT.
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.2% 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
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PLNT
The strongest argument for PLNT centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 32.5%. Revenue growth of 19.7% 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 : PLNT
The primary concerns for PLNT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 385.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
PLNT is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor LEISURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PLNT scores higher overall (68/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 19.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Planet Fitness Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Planet Fitness, Inc., franchises and operates gyms under the Planet Fitness brand. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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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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