Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
RIVN
Rivian Automotive Inc
$15.53
-1.83%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.02B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$392.78
-3.18%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.50T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tesla Inc generates 1660% more annual revenue ($94.83B vs $5.39B). TSLA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -67.7%. RIVN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 26/100 (F).
RIVN
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
TSLA
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RIVN.
Margin of Safety
-5251.2%
Fair Value
$7.34
Current Price
$392.78
$385.44 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -65.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 25.8%
Trading at 17.9x 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 : RIVN
RIVN has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RIVN
The primary concerns for RIVN are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 369.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIVN profiles as a turnaround stock while TSLA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
Bottom Line
RIVN scores higher overall (26/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Rivian Automotive Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Ticker: RIVN) is a U.S.–based electric vehicle (EV) and automotive technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells battery-powered vehicles and related products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian is known for its electric pickup truck (R1T), SUV (R1S), and commercial vans, along with software services, charging infrastructure, and vehicle accessories. The company aims to serve both consumer and commercial markets with innovative EV platforms and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker RIVN.
Visit Website →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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