Citi Trends Inc (CTRN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CTRN
Citi Trends Inc
$43.06
-6.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $386.62M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 11427% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $849.09M). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 1.4%. CTRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.85. CTRN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CTRN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.6%
Fair Value
$32.10
Current Price
$43.06
$10.96 premium
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
Earnings expanding 739.0% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
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 : CTRN
The strongest argument for CTRN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : CTRN
The primary concerns for CTRN are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.4% 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
CTRN profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CTRN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — 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
CTRN scores higher overall (57/100 vs 33/100) and 14.4% 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.
Citi Trends Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Citi Trends, Inc. is a retailer of affordable fashion clothing, accessories and home goods. The company is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
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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