Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
RIVN
Rivian Automotive Inc
$16.35
-9.77%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $22.51B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1671% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $5.53B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -63.6%. TSLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 33/100 (F).
RIVN
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+78.0%
Fair Value
$67.11
Current Price
$16.35
$50.76 discount
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
No standout strengths identified
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
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -79.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : RIVN
Revenue growth of 11.4% 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 : RIVN
The primary concerns for RIVN are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
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
RIVN profiles as a turnaround stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — 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
TSLA scores higher overall (33/100 vs 27/100) and 15.8% revenue growth. RIVN offers better value entry with a 78.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Rivian Automotive Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Ticker: RIVN) is a U.S.–based electric vehicle (EV) and automotive technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells battery-powered vehicles and related products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian is known for its electric pickup truck (R1T), SUV (R1S), and commercial vans, along with software services, charging infrastructure, and vehicle accessories. The company aims to serve both consumer and commercial markets with innovative EV platforms and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker RIVN.
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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