Monarch Casino & Resort Inc (MCRI)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MCRI
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc
$117.24
-2.19%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.17B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$375.30
+0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 18339% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $561.96M). MCRI leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. MCRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. MCRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MCRI
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.8%
Fair Value
$60.71
Current Price
$117.24
$56.53 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.4%
Fair Value
$260.86
Current Price
$375.30
$114.44 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
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
Trading at 17.1x book value
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
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 20.4% and operating margin at 27.4%. 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, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MCRI
The primary concerns for MCRI are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCRI profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
MCRI generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCRI scores higher overall (69/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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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