Tesla Inc (TSLA)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$355.28
-1.81%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.36T
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$49.59
-0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $17.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 704% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $11.80B). YUMC leads profitability with a 7.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
YUMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4783.0%
Fair Value
$7.41
Current Price
$355.28
$347.87 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.2%
Fair Value
$117.47
Current Price
$49.59
$67.88 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 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.2x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
7.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.27 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 331.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
YUMC is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (64/100 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 →Yum China Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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