Netflix Inc (NFLX)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
NFLX
Netflix Inc
$90.92
+1.50%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $385.67B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$383.03
+0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 110% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $45.18B). NFLX leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. NFLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. NFLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
NFLX
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.1%
Fair Value
$118.40
Current Price
$90.92
$27.48 discount
Margin of Safety
-5161.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$383.03
$375.75 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.5%
17.6% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.4x book value
Trading at 17.5x 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 : NFLX
The strongest argument for NFLX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 24.5%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NFLX
The primary concerns for NFLX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NFLX profiles as a growth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
NFLX is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
NFLX generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NFLX scores higher overall (70/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 17.6% 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.
Netflix Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. The company's primary business is a subscription-based streaming service offering online streaming from a library of films and television series, including those produced in-house.
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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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