Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsXpeng Inc (XPEV)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
XPEV
Xpeng Inc
$15.95
-5.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 32% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $73.94B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -3.1%. TSLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 33/100 (F).
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
XPEV
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Margin of Safety
+85.6%
Fair Value
$126.09
Current Price
$15.95
$110.14 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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 17.6%
Earnings declined 10.2%
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 : XPEV
XPEV has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 385.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XPEV
The primary concerns for XPEV are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA profiles as a growth stock while XPEV is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TSLA scores higher overall (33/100 vs 26/100) and 15.8% revenue growth. XPEV offers better value entry with a 85.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Avoid" 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 · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets smart electric vehicles in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
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