Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (SBH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
SBH
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
$15.40
-0.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.42B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$307.44
-2.97%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2526% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $3.73B). SBH leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. SBH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. SBH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
SBH
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$15.01
Current Price
$15.40
$0.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$258.56
Current Price
$307.44
$48.88 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SBH
The strongest argument for SBH centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SBH
The primary concerns for SBH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.9% 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 346.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBH profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
SBH generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBH scores higher overall (65/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty products. The company is headquartered in Denton, Texas.
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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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