Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
MUSA
Murphy USA Inc
$523.58
-0.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.52B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 443% more annual revenue ($103.62B vs $19.09B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 3.2%. MUSA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. MUSA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MUSA
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MUSA.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 89 in profit
Revenue surging 40.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.3x book value
3.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
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 : MUSA
The strongest argument for MUSA centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 40.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MUSA
The primary concerns for MUSA are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 3.49 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.2% 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 332.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUSA profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
MUSA is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
MUSA generates stronger free cash flow (123M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MUSA scores higher overall (67/100 vs 31/100) and 40.8% revenue growth. 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.
Murphy USA Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Murphy USA Inc. is engaged in the marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
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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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