Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
LAD
Lithia Motors Inc
$252.66
+3.98%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.68B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$367.96
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 152% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $37.63B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.2%. LAD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. LAD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LAD
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-45.8%
Fair Value
$219.78
Current Price
$252.66
$32.88 premium
Margin of Safety
-4954.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$367.96
$360.68 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
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 28.4%
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 : LAD
The strongest argument for LAD centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.44 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 : LAD
The primary concerns for LAD are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.2% 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 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAD profiles as a growth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
LAD is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAD scores higher overall (58/100 vs 23/100) and 30.0% 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.
Lithia Motors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Lithia Motors, Inc. is an automobile retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.
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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