Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
HLT
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
$343.10
+1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.77B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$391.00
+1.82%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1830% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $5.07B). HLT leads profitability with a 30.4% profit margin vs 4.0%. HLT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. HLT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
HLT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HLT.
Margin of Safety
-52.0%
Fair Value
$257.21
Current Price
$391.00
$133.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HLT
The strongest argument for HLT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 57.4%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : HLT
The primary concerns for HLT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 385.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLT profiles as a mature stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLT scores higher overall (62/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 11.0% 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.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts.
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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