Ross Stores Inc (ROST)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
ROST
Ross Stores Inc
$224.21
-0.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.06B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$378.73
+0.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 323% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $24.51B). ROST leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 3.7%. ROST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.49. ROST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ROST
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4.7%
Fair Value
$183.87
Current Price
$224.21
$40.34 premium
Margin of Safety
-35.9%
Fair Value
$261.13
Current Price
$378.73
$117.60 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.6x book value
Trading at 17.2x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ROST
The strongest argument for ROST centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ROST
The primary concerns for ROST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 345.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROST profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
ROST generates stronger free cash flow (624M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROST scores higher overall (64/100 vs 31/100) and 13.3% revenue growth. 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.
Ross Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Ross Stores, Inc., operating under the brand name Ross Dress for Less, is an American chain of discount department stores headquartered in Dublin, California.
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other APPAREL RETAIL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?