Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsThe Wendy’s Co (WEN)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$390.84
+1.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
WEN
The Wendy’s Co
$8.18
-1.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 4605% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $2.20B). WEN leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs 3.1%. WEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. WEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
WEN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.0%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$390.84
$129.28 premium
Margin of Safety
+36.7%
Fair Value
$12.45
Current Price
$8.18
$4.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 121 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.3x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.6x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.4% 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 : WEN
The strongest argument for WEN centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WEN
The primary concerns for WEN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 33.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -0.2% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WEN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 24/100). Both earn "Hold" 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 →The Wendy’s Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
The Wendy's Company, is a quick service restaurant business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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