O’Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
ORLY
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
$89.55
+3.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.21B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$379.71
+1.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.43T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 438% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $18.21B). ORLY leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. ORLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. ORLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ORLY
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+75.3%
Fair Value
$363.32
Current Price
$89.55
$273.77 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.4%
Fair Value
$257.62
Current Price
$379.71
$122.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.8% revenue growth
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 17.3x book value
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORLY
The strongest argument for ORLY centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORLY
The primary concerns for ORLY are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 345.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORLY profiles as a value stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORLY scores higher overall (62/100 vs 33/100) and 10.2% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an American auto parts retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States serving both the professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers.
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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