Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
LQDT
Liquidity Services Inc
$38.45
-2.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.21B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$307.44
-2.97%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 20295% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $479.92M). LQDT leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. LQDT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. LQDT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
LQDT
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.7%
Fair Value
$23.68
Current Price
$38.45
$14.77 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$258.56
Current Price
$307.44
$48.88 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
4.5% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LQDT
The strongest argument for LQDT centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LQDT
The primary concerns for LQDT are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. A P/E of 41.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 346.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LQDT profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
LQDT generates stronger free cash flow (27M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LQDT scores higher overall (42/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Liquidity Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Liquidity Services, Inc. offers an e-commerce marketplace that enables buyers and sellers to transact in an automated environment. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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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