Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$385.95
+0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$406.39
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 2211% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $4.10B). VMI leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. VMI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
VMI
Buy63
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
+39.1%
Fair Value
$785.30
Current Price
$406.39
$378.91 discount
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
Earnings expanding 135.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
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 : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
VMI is growing revenue faster at 0.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VMI scores higher overall (63/100 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.
Visit Website →Valmont Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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