Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CAH
Cardinal Health Inc
$211.31
+1.97%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $48.76B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$385.95
-3.59%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.45T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cardinal Health Inc generates 158% more annual revenue ($244.67B vs $94.83B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. CAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. CAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CAH
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.8%
Fair Value
$263.37
Current Price
$211.31
$52.06 discount
Margin of Safety
-4969.6%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$385.95
$378.61 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.8% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Trading at 17.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAH
The strongest argument for CAH centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CAH
The primary concerns for CAH are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.7% 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 357.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAH profiles as a growth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
CAH is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAH scores higher overall (53/100 vs 23/100) and 18.8% revenue growth. 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.
Cardinal Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Cardinal Health, Inc. is an American multinational health care services company.
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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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