Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$385.95
+0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.14
+1.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 125% more annual revenue ($213.59B vs $94.83B). VALE leads profitability with a 6.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. TSLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.02. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
VALE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5161.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$385.95
$378.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-47.9%
Fair Value
$11.75
Current Price
$15.14
$3.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Moderate valuation
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 23/100). 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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BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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