CubeSmart (CUBE)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CUBE
CubeSmart
$40.46
+0.52%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $9.17B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 8526% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $1.13B). CUBE leads profitability with a 28.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. CUBE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.33. CUBE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CUBE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$58.21
Current Price
$40.46
$17.75 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.3%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Moderate valuation
3.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CUBE
The strongest argument for CUBE centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 40.3%.
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 : CUBE
The primary concerns for CUBE are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CUBE 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
CUBE scores higher overall (49/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 28.9% margins. 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.
CubeSmart
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
CubeSmart is a self-managed and self-managed real estate investment trust.
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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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