Toyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$195.83
+0.06%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $231.51B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$403.82
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 50066% more annual revenue ($51.96T vs $103.57B). TM leads profitability with a 8.6% profit margin vs 3.1%. TM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. TM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
TM
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TM.
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$403.82
$142.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 86.9% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TM
The primary concerns for TM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TM is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TM scores higher overall (67/100 vs 24/100) and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. The company is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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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