Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
STZ
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
$151.56
-0.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.58B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$385.95
+0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 911% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $9.38B). STZ leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 4.0%. TSLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.02. STZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
STZ
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-276.7%
Fair Value
$43.32
Current Price
$151.56
$108.24 premium
Margin of Safety
-5161.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$385.95
$378.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.8%
Trading at 17.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STZ
The strongest argument for STZ centers on Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : STZ
The primary concerns for STZ are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STZ profiles as a declining stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -3.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STZ scores higher overall (50/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Constellation Brands, Inc., headquartered in Victor, New York, is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits.
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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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