Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
KSS
Kohl's Corporation
$23.34
-1.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.45B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$407.46
-0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 572% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $15.43B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 1.8%. KSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. KSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
KSS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.3%
Fair Value
$33.74
Current Price
$23.34
$10.40 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.3%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$407.46
$145.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Trading at 18.5x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KSS
The strongest argument for KSS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.35 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 : KSS
The primary concerns for KSS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk. 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 328.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KSS profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KSS scores higher overall (52/100 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.
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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