Commercial Vehicle Group Inc (CVGI)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CVGI
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc
$4.76
-13.77%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $185.91M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 14942% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $650.70M). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -2.7%. CVGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CVGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CVGI
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.3%
Fair Value
$6.57
Current Price
$4.76
$1.81 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.6% YoY
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
1.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.0%
ROE of -13.4% — below average capital efficiency
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 : CVGI
The strongest argument for CVGI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.45 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 : CVGI
The primary concerns for CVGI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
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
CVGI profiles as a turnaround 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
CVGI scores higher overall (50/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, produces and sells components and assemblies to the US global vehicle and technology integrator markets in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.
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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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