Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsUlta Beauty Inc (ULTA)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$381.63
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
ULTA
Ulta Beauty Inc
$537.48
+1.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 690% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $12.39B). ULTA leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. ULTA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. ULTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
ULTA
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.5%
Fair Value
$260.51
Current Price
$381.63
$121.12 premium
Margin of Safety
-14.8%
Fair Value
$595.03
Current Price
$537.48
$57.55 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.4x 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 8.5x book value
Earnings declined 5.4%
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 : ULTA
The strongest argument for ULTA centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ULTA
The primary concerns for ULTA are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while ULTA is a value 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 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ULTA scores higher overall (57/100 vs 33/100) and 11.8% 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.
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 →Ulta Beauty Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Ulta Beauty, Inc., formerly known as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc., is an American chain of beauty stores headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Ulta Beauty carries cosmetics and skincare brands, men's and women's fragrances, nail products, bath and body products, beauty tools and haircare products.
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