Monarch Casino & Resort Inc (MCRI)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MCRI
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc
$108.75
-0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.97B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$343.69
+4.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 18330% more annual revenue ($103.57B vs $561.96M). MCRI leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 3.1%. MCRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. MCRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MCRI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.4%
Fair Value
$62.43
Current Price
$108.75
$46.32 premium
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$343.69
$82.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
2.4% revenue growth
4.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.0%
Trading at 15.2x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCRI
The strongest argument for MCRI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3%. PEG of 1.07 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 : MCRI
The primary concerns for MCRI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, 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.
MCRI is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RESORTS & CASINOS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MCRI scores higher overall (54/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 20.3% 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.
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel / casino in Reno, Nevada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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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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