Gentex Corporation (GNTX)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
GNTX
Gentex Corporation
$22.79
+0.49%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.80B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 3845% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $2.63B). GNTX leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 3.7%. GNTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. GNTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
GNTX
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$46.21
Current Price
$22.79
$23.42 discount
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$260.64
Current Price
$365.44
$104.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 1.0%
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 : GNTX
The strongest argument for GNTX centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 19.0%. PEG of 0.68 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 : GNTX
The primary concerns for GNTX are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
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
GNTX profiles as a declining 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.
GNTX generates stronger free cash flow (165M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GNTX scores higher overall (72/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Gentex Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, tinted glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Zeeland, 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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