Marriott International Inc (MAR)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MAR
Marriott International Inc
$353.95
-1.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $97.29B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$372.80
+2.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.41T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1302% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $6.98B). MAR leads profitability with a 37.2% profit margin vs 4.0%. MAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. MAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MAR
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MAR.
Margin of Safety
-43.1%
Fair Value
$260.51
Current Price
$372.80
$112.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.6% earnings growth
Trading at 17.0x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MAR
The strongest argument for MAR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.2% and operating margin at 44.0%.
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 : MAR
The primary concerns for MAR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 345.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MAR profiles as a mature 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 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAR scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 37.2% margins. 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.
Marriott International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging including hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. It 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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