Carvana Co (CVNA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
CVNA
Carvana Co
$281.28
-4.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $61.64B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$367.96
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 367% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $20.32B). CVNA leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. CVNA trades at a lower P/E of 33.3x. CVNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CVNA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.8%
Fair Value
$394.99
Current Price
$281.28
$113.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-4954.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$367.96
$360.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 68 in profit
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 947.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Trading at 16.8x 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 : CVNA
The strongest argument for CVNA centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CVNA
The primary concerns for CVNA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CVNA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CVNA carries more volatility with a beta of 3.67 — expect wider price swings.
CVNA is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CVNA scores higher overall (60/100 vs 23/100) and 58.0% 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.
Carvana Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Carvana Co., operates an e-commerce platform to buy and sell used cars in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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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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