Nio Inc Class A ADR (NIO)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
NIO
Nio Inc Class A ADR
$3.69
+3.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.52B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$365.44
+0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.44T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nio Inc Class A ADR generates 10% more annual revenue ($114.11B vs $103.62B). TSLA leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs -4.2%. NIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 34/100 (F).
NIO
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TSLA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$43.39
Current Price
$3.69
$39.70 discount
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
Revenue surging 69.1% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.8x book value
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -207.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NIO
The strongest argument for NIO centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 69.1% 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 : NIO
The primary concerns for NIO are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 7.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
NIO 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.
NIO is growing revenue faster at 69.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NIO scores higher overall (34/100 vs 31/100) and 69.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Nio Inc Class A ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · China
NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in mainland China, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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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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