Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$32.20
-1.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $42.16B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$364.27
-0.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 21631% more annual revenue ($22.52T vs $103.62B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs -0.8%. HMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.45. HMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
HMC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HMC.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% 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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HMC
The strongest argument for HMC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : HMC
The primary concerns for HMC are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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
HMC profiles as a turnaround 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.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (-1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HMC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 31/100) and 13.5% 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.
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, electrical products, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →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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