General Motors Company (GM)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
GM
General Motors Company
$82.20
-5.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.44B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$364.27
-0.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 79% more annual revenue ($185.53B vs $103.62B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 1.1%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. GM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$63.11
Current Price
$82.20
$19.09 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.4%
Fair Value
$260.86
Current Price
$364.27
$103.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.9% revenue growth
ROE of 3.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Trading at 16.6x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.30 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 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.1% 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 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (53/100 vs 31/100). 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.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other AUTO MANUFACTURERS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?