Ford Motor Company (F)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.60
+2.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $48.92B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$403.82
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 81% more annual revenue ($186.97B vs $103.57B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -4.2%. TSLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.66. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 38/100 (F).
F
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.9%
Fair Value
$11.98
Current Price
$12.60
$0.62 premium
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$403.82
$142.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 3.1%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.7% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.94 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -0.2% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (38/100 vs 24/100). 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.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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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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