Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
PAG
Penske Automotive Group Inc
$140.60
-2.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.26B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$367.96
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 198% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $31.81B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.9%. PAG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. PAG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
PAG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-85.1%
Fair Value
$93.57
Current Price
$140.60
$47.03 premium
Margin of Safety
-4954.4%
Fair Value
$7.28
Current Price
$367.96
$360.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 16.8x 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 : PAG
The strongest argument for PAG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : PAG
The primary concerns for PAG are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.9% 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 343.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
TSLA is growing revenue faster at -3.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PAG scores higher overall (51/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Penske Automotive Group Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., a diversified transportation services company, operates commercial and automotive truck dealerships. The company is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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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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