Arko Corp (ARKO)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$4.10
-3.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $425.18M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$390.84
+1.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1404% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $6.89B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 0.2%. ARKO trades at a lower P/E of 47.4x. ARKO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.4%
Fair Value
$7.03
Current Price
$4.10
$2.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-37.0%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$390.84
$129.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Trading at 17.3x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO profiles as a growth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
ARKO is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARKO scores higher overall (46/100 vs 24/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. 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.
Arko Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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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