Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc
$8.20
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.83B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1932% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $4.82B). ARCO leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. ARCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. ARCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
ARCO
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.8%
Fair Value
$11.33
Current Price
$8.20
$3.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Earnings expanding 159.4% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARCO
The strongest argument for ARCO centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.54 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARCO
The primary concerns for ARCO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARCO profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth 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.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARCO scores higher overall (70/100 vs 33/100) and 12.9% revenue growth. 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.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is a McDonald's restaurant franchise. The company is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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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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