Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CAH
Cardinal Health Inc
$201.77
+3.01%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $46.09B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$435.79
-1.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cardinal Health Inc generates 156% more annual revenue ($250.74B vs $97.88B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 0.6%. CAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. CAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
CAH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.3%
Fair Value
$170.63
Current Price
$201.77
$31.14 premium
Margin of Safety
-65.0%
Fair Value
$256.75
Current Price
$435.79
$179.04 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Trading at 19.9x 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 : CAH
The strongest argument for CAH centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.24 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 : CAH
The primary concerns for CAH are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.6% 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
CAH 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.
CAH generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAH scores higher overall (47/100 vs 33/100) and 11.0% 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.
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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