Karat Packaging Inc (KRT)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
KRT
Karat Packaging Inc
$46.94
+0.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $937.99M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 20902% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $493.38M). KRT leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 3.7%. KRT trades at a lower P/E of 19.0x. KRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
KRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-25.7%
Fair Value
$20.79
Current Price
$46.94
$26.15 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Earnings expanding 170.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : KRT
The strongest argument for KRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
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 : KRT
The primary concerns for KRT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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
KRT 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.
KRT generates stronger free cash flow (32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KRT 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.
Karat Packaging Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Karat Packaging Inc. manufactures and distributes single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymers, and other compostable forms that are primarily used in restaurants and food service areas. The company is headquartered in Chino, California.
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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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