Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
$10.81
-1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $223.22M
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 13366% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $769.46M). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs -0.5%. MPAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. MPAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
MPAA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MPAA.
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$260.64
Current Price
$365.44
$104.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.8%
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 16.6x 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 : MPAA
The strongest argument for MPAA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.61 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 : MPAA
The primary concerns for MPAA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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
MPAA profiles as a turnaround 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.
MPAA generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MPAA scores higher overall (46/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures and distributes parts for heavy duty truck, industrial, marine and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.
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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