Designer Brands Inc (DBI)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
DBI
Designer Brands Inc
$6.20
-2.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $272.17M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$298.32
+3.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 3273% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $2.90B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 0.4%. DBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.34. DBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DBI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.8%
Fair Value
$28.66
Current Price
$6.20
$22.46 discount
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$258.56
Current Price
$298.32
$39.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
1.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 13.3x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DBI
The strongest argument for DBI centers on Price/Book, EPS 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 : DBI
The primary concerns for DBI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.4% 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 346.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DBI profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
DBI generates stronger free cash flow (-32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DBI scores higher overall (54/100 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.
Designer Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Designer Brands Inc. designs, manufactures and retails women's, men's and children's footwear and accessories primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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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