Gentherm Inc (THRM)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
THRM
Gentherm Inc
$33.16
+4.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$404.22
-0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 6460% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $1.58B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 1.7%. THRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. THRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
THRM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.2%
Fair Value
$65.03
Current Price
$33.16
$31.87 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 798.0% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
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 : THRM
The strongest argument for THRM centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.02 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 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : THRM
The primary concerns for THRM are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.7% 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 328.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
THRM profiles as a value 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.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THRM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 31/100) and 11.0% 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.
Gentherm Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Gentherm Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures and markets thermal management technologies. The company is headquartered in Northville, Michigan.
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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