NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
$178.68
+1.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.26T
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$385.95
+0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NVIDIA Corporation generates 128% more annual revenue ($215.94B vs $94.83B). NVDA leads profitability with a 55.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. NVDA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. NVDA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
NVDA
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.6%
Fair Value
$229.32
Current Price
$178.68
$50.64 discount
Margin of Safety
-5161.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$385.95
$378.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.0%
Revenue surging 73.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 95.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 27.6x book value
Trading at 17.6x 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 : NVDA
The strongest argument for NVDA centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.6% and operating margin at 65.0%. Revenue growth of 73.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NVDA
The primary concerns for NVDA are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, 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
NVDA profiles as a growth stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVDA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.38 — expect wider price swings.
NVDA is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
NVDA generates stronger free cash flow (34.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVDA scores higher overall (79/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 55.6% margins and 73.2% 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.
NVIDIA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive market.
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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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