Macy’s Inc (M)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
M
Macy’s Inc
$17.87
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.50B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$367.96
-3.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 318% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $22.71B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.1%. M appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. M earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
M
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.87
$6.31 premium
Margin of Safety
-5081.2%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$367.96
$360.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.0%
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 : M
The strongest argument for M centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : M
The primary concerns for M are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% 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 369.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
M 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.
M is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
M scores higher overall (51/100 vs 23/100) and 20.0% 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.
Macy’s Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Macy's, Inc., an omnichannel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile apps under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury brands. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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