Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$287.80
+0.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $261.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 431% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $18.44B). TXN leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 4.0%. TXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
TXN
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TXN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TXN is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (72/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 18.6% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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