Trip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$38.57
-0.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $25.19B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$404.22
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 58% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $65.61B). TCOM leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 3.7%. TCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.38. TCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
TCOM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.1%
Fair Value
$365.47
Current Price
$38.57
$326.90 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.3%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$404.22
$142.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 39.7%
Operating margin of -9.3%
Trading at 18.4x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at -9.3%.
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 : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 328.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TCOM profiles as a mature stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TCOM scores higher overall (57/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 36.9% margins. 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.
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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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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