Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsMarriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$398.73
+2.40%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.47T
VAC
Marriot Vacations Worldwide
$78.26
+6.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2836% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $3.33B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -9.2%. VAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. VAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
VAC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$398.73
$137.56 premium
Margin of Safety
+51.0%
Fair Value
$113.32
Current Price
$78.26
$35.06 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 82.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.2x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Operating margin of 3.7%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -13.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.7%
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 : VAC
The strongest argument for VAC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 358.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VAC
The primary concerns for VAC are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while VAC is a turnaround 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
VAC scores higher overall (54/100 vs 33/100). 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation ownership and related products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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