Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$878.83
-0.90%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $111.82B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$428.35
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.55T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 366% more annual revenue ($97.88B vs $20.99B). PH leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. PH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.54. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
PH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PH.
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$261.17
Current Price
$428.35
$167.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.2%
Trading at 19.6x book value
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 10.6% 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 : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 384.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PH profiles as a mature stock while TSLA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — 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
PH scores higher overall (55/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 10.6% 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.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland.
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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