El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
$15.55
-0.13%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $438.84M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$403.82
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 20581% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $500.79M). LOCO leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 3.1%. LOCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. LOCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
LOCO
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+20.2%
Fair Value
$13.42
Current Price
$15.55
$2.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$403.82
$142.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 79.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.0% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.0% margin — thin
Trading at 17.9x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOCO
The strongest argument for LOCO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.16 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 : LOCO
The primary concerns for LOCO are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
LOCO is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LOCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 24/100). 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses and operates quick service restaurants under the name El Pollo Loco. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
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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