Magna International Inc (MGA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MGA
Magna International Inc
$54.38
-1.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.31B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$361.83
-1.81%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.36T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 126% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $42.01B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.0%. MGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. MGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
MGA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-190.1%
Fair Value
$19.92
Current Price
$54.38
$34.46 premium
Margin of Safety
-4783.0%
Fair Value
$7.41
Current Price
$361.83
$354.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.3B 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
2.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 35.7%
Trading at 16.5x 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 : MGA
The strongest argument for MGA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.51 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 : MGA
The primary concerns for MGA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.0% 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 331.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
MGA is growing revenue faster at 2.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MGA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Magna International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Magna International Inc. designs, designs and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems and modules for vehicle and light truck original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Aurora, Canada.
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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