Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
VFC
VF Corporation
$13.17
+4.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 710% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $12.78B). VFC leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 3.7%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
VFC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$260.64
Current Price
$365.44
$104.80 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.6%
Fair Value
$89.00
Current Price
$13.17
$75.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.6x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
5.5% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.33 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 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while VFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
VFC generates stronger free cash flow (-116M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 31/100). 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 →VF Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.
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