Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
KSS
Kohl's Corporation
$12.43
-3.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.42B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$367.96
-3.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 511% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $15.53B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 1.8%. KSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. KSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
KSS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.7%
Fair Value
$108.58
Current Price
$12.43
$96.15 discount
Margin of Safety
-5081.2%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$367.96
$360.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 148.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.1%
Trading at 16.8x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KSS
The strongest argument for KSS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : KSS
The primary concerns for KSS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% 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 369.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -3.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KSS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Kohl's Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Kohl's Corporation is a retail company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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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