LKQ Corporation (LKQ)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
LKQ
LKQ Corporation
$17.19
+0.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.62B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$404.22
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 657% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $13.69B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 3.4%. LKQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. LKQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
LKQ
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.5%
Fair Value
$100.90
Current Price
$17.19
$83.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.3%
Fair Value
$261.56
Current Price
$404.22
$142.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
3.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.0%
Earnings declined 29.0%
Trading at 18.4x 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 : LKQ
The strongest argument for LKQ centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.06 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 : LKQ
The primary concerns for LKQ are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Thin 3.4% 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
LKQ 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
LKQ 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.
LKQ Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
LKQ Corporation (Like Kind and Quality) is an American provider of alternative and speciality parts to repair and accessorise automobiles and other vehicles.
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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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